Cheney says Stefanik calling Jan. 6 prisoners hostages a ‘disgrace’

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) labels U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Wyo.) after she was sentenced to be a “hostage” to Capitol rioters on January 6, 2021. He dug into the paste and called out the New York Republican's wording. “Shameful” and “outrageous.”

“I have concerns about the treatment of the hostages on January 6th,” Stefanik told NBC News' “Meet the Press” early Sunday. The remarks were reminiscent of former President Trump's comments the day before against those involved in the Capitol riot.

CBS News “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan, in an interview with Cheney, pointed out that Stefanik's comments echoed the language Trump used toward prisoners of war, and Cheney said, “So she's not that person.” You're using words.”

“It's outrageous and disgusting,” Cheney continued. “And…if you go and look at the people who have been convicted and incarcerated, you'll see that, broadly speaking, these are people who were involved in violence against police officers in the storming of the Capitol. And Donald. It's really shameful that Trump is saying what he's saying, and for people like that. [are] trying to enable him or further their own political careers; [to] Repeat it. “

“This is disgraceful and you cannot say you are a member of a political party that believes in the rule of law, and if you go out and say these people are ‘hostages,’ then you are a supporter of law enforcement.” I can't say that. It's shameful.'' Cheney added.

Cheney served as vice chair of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack, and continued to condemn Trump's role in the attack. Cheney, a three-term conservative, accused the former president of inciting the violence that day, drawing the ire of several Republicans.

Cheney I ended up losing her seat. In the 2022 Wyoming primary, Trump defeated Trump-backed challenger Rep. Harriet Hageman in a state where Trump maintained broad support among voters.

Stefanik and Cheney's comments came a day after the third anniversary of the January 6 attack. According to one report, approximately 730 people admitted to the charges, and a further 170 were convicted of at least one charge at trial. Associated Press database.