Liz Cheney ousted from GOP leadership role over Trump criticism

As Republicans head into the meeting this morning, many say they are ready to move on from the Cheney drama and swiftly move in upcoming days to seat Rep. Elise Stefanik in her place.

Rep. Ashley Hinson told CNN that’s she’s fully supportive and leadership has made it clear Stefanik is their choice. But, there are some outliers.

Rep. Brian Mast said of Cheney this morning: “I think she’s been pretty arrogant”

He also said that Stefanik is not a shoe-in in his mind adding “I ask myself every day why Jim Jordan isn’t on our leadership team.”

CNN then asked Jordan if he wanted to be in leadership, he shook his head “no.”

But Mast argued there needs to be room to discuss who should fill Cheney’s shoes and he doesn’t want to rush that.

Heading into the meeting, it was unclear if there would be much discussion about who would replace Cheney this morning.

Rep. Chip Roy, a member of the Freedom Caucus who has voiced concerns about quickly installing Stefanik, said he might speak during the GOP conference and “we’ll see what unfolds” during the meeting.

“We’ll see what happens today,” he said while walking in.

Rep. Scott Perry also said he may speak in the meeting.