Trump allies ready to wreak their revenge

Liz Cheney has infuriated Trump supporters

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Within days of Liz Cheney, the number three Republican in the House, backing impeachment, Florida’s Matt Gaetz pitched up in her home state of Wyoming.

He addressed hundreds of pro–Trump protesters in Cheyenne. 

"We are in a battle for the soul of the Republican party, and I intend to win it," he said. 

“You can help me break a corrupt system. You can send a representative who actually represents you, and you can send Liz Cheney home — back home to Washington, DC."

Matt Gaetz in Cheyenne attacking Liz Cheney

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It is worth reflecting on the fact that Mr Gaetz thought it worth his while to travel nearly 1,600 miles to undermine somebody who is theoretically a party colleague.

Illinois Republican Adam Kinzinger has learned that a Trump supporter has already filed paperwork to challenge him in a primary.

Marjorie Taylor Greene has attacked Jaime Herrera Beutler

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Even as Senators were debating Mr Trump’s fate, firebrand QAnon-supporting congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green unloaded on Jaime Herrera Beutler.

Not only had Ms Beutler voted to impeach, she also confirmed damaging details of a phone call between Mr Trump and Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy.

Ms Taylor Greene’s threat was hardly subtle, describing her fellow Republican congresswoman as “a gift that keeps on giving to the Democrats”.

She added: "The Trump loyal 75 million are watching.”

It is a warning that could prove prescient.