WASHINGTON â Donald Trump stood by Rep. Elise Stefanik Monday in her bid to take over a House Republican leadership post, as some conservatives raised concerns over her voting record.
The former president issued a statement in which he said Stefanik would be an upgrade over Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., as chair of the House Republican Conference.
âThe House GOP has a massive opportunity to upgrade this week from warmonger Liz Cheney to gifted communicator Elise Stefanik,â Trump said in his second endorsement of the north country congresswoman in less than a week.
House Republicans are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to oust Cheney. Stefanik is considered the leading contender to replace her.
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In 2018, then-House Speaker Paul Ryan sat next to his friend and ally Rep. Elise Stefanik and predicted a bright future for the New York Republican.
“This is the future of the Republican Party, the future of our country people like Elise,” Ryan told
With Stefanik poised to become the newest member of the House GOP leadership team, his statement seems a prescient one.