Challenges in the Life of Liz Cheney in a Detailed Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 20, 2025

Life is full of challenges, and Liz Cheney faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Liz Cheney is an American attorney and politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2023. Rising to the third-highest position in House Republican leadership, she is largely known for her conservative stance and, more recently, for her outspoken criticism of Donald Trump. This opposition led to her removal from her leadership role in the House Republican Conference. Post-congressional career, she became a professor of practice at the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

January 6, 2014: Withdrew from Senate Race

On January 6, 2014, Liz Cheney withdrew from the Senate race, citing family health issues.

2014: Senate Candidacy Withdrawal

In 2014, Liz Cheney briefly ran for the U.S. Senate in Wyoming but withdrew before the election.

2014: Family Spat and Senate Campaign End

In 2014, the media attention surrounding the family spat over Liz Cheney's stance on same-sex marriage was cited as one of the reasons she ended her Senate campaign.

January 6, 2021: Events of January 6th Deemed "Legitimate Political Discourse"

On January 6, 2021, the Republican National Committee called the events of January 6, 2021 "legitimate political discourse".

January 12, 2021: Announced Vote to Impeach Trump

On January 12, 2021, following the January 6th Capitol attack, Liz Cheney announced that she would vote to impeach Donald Trump for inciting the attack.

February 3, 2021: House Republican Conference Vote

On February 3, 2021, the House Republican Conference held a vote on whether to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership position, which she survived.

May 5, 2021: Published Opinion Article

On May 5, 2021, Liz Cheney wrote an opinion article in The Washington Post, reiterating her commitment to the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law amid criticism from House Republicans.

May 12, 2021: Removed from House Republican Conference Chair

On May 12, 2021, Liz Cheney was formally removed from her position as House Republican Conference chair by a voice vote at a closed-door meeting and replaced by Elise Stefanik.

May 2021: Committed to Preventing Trump from Returning to Office

In May 2021, Liz Cheney said she would do everything she could to ensure that Donald Trump never gets near the Oval Office again.

May 2021: Intended to Restore the Republican Party

In May 2021, Liz Cheney stated her intention to be a leader in the fight to restore the Republican Party.

May 2021: Removal from Republican Leadership

In May 2021, Liz Cheney was removed from Republican leadership following her impeachment vote and criticism of Donald Trump.

November 13, 2021: Wyoming GOP No Longer Recognized Cheney as a Member

On November 13, 2021, the Wyoming GOP Central Committee voted to no longer recognize Liz Cheney as a member of the party.

November 2021: Wyoming Republican Party Revokes Membership

In November 2021, The Wyoming Republican Party revoked Liz Cheney's membership due to her role on the January 6th committee.

2021: Voted on COVID-19 Relief Measures

In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Liz Cheney voted against the American Rescue Plan Act and the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, while voting for the PPP Extension Act.

February 4, 2022: RNC Censured Cheney

On February 4, 2022, the Republican National Committee censured Liz Cheney for taking part in the House investigation of the January 6th Capitol assault.

February 2022: Censure from Republican National Committee

In February 2022, Liz Cheney received censure from the Republican National Committee for her role on the January 6th committee.

August 16, 2022: Lost Republican Primary

On August 16, 2022, Liz Cheney lost the Republican primary to Harriet Hageman.

2022: Lost Renomination in Republican Primary

In 2022, Liz Cheney lost renomination in Wyoming's Republican primary to Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman.

November 1, 2024: Trump's Remarks and Death Threat Investigation

On November 1, 2024, at an Arizona rally, Donald Trump made remarks about Liz Cheney that led to an investigation by the Arizona Attorney General into whether they constituted a prosecutable death threat under Arizona law. Cheney responded that "This is how dictators destroy free nations. They threaten those who speak against them with death."