Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, who survived an assassination attempt, has strongly condemned former President Donald Trump's recent comments regarding former Rep. Liz Cheney. Giffords expressed her disapproval of Trump's suggestion that Cheney should be fired upon, labeling such remarks as un-American.
In a statement released on Friday, Giffords emphasized the gravity of Trump's words, stating that advocating for violence against someone simply for their political beliefs is unacceptable. She called on Republicans who claim to uphold the constitution and the rule of law to denounce Trump's dangerous rhetoric without delay.
Giffords specifically urged Arizonans to reject Trump's calls for violence and retribution, highlighting the importance of promoting civil discourse and respectful disagreement in political discourse.
Giffords' own experience as a former US congresswoman from Arizona, who was critically wounded in a shooting incident in 2011, lends weight to her condemnation of violent rhetoric in politics.
Trump's comments, made during a campaign event in Arizona, targeted Cheney as a 'war hawk' and suggested that she should be shot at with a rifle. The former president's remarks drew widespread criticism for their inflammatory nature and incitement to violence.
In a subsequent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump attempted to clarify his statement by asserting that Cheney lacked the courage to engage in combat herself, despite her support for military actions.
Cheney, a prominent Republican figure who has openly opposed a second term for Trump, has faced backlash from within her party for her stance. She recently received endorsements from other high-profile Republicans, including former congresswoman Harris, who campaigned alongside Vice President last month.
