Dick Cheney called Donald Trump a "coward" and a "threat to our republic" in a new ad for his daughter's congressional campaign.

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Donald Trump is the greatest threat to our republic ever. He-

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Donald Trump is the greatest threat to our republic in the last 246 years. After the voters rejected him, he tried to steal the election using lies and violence.

He doesn't know what he's doing. A man wouldn't lie to his friends. He was defeated in his election and lost a lot. I'm aware of it. He's aware of it. Most Republicans are aware of it. Liz has stood up for the truth, done what's right, and honored her oath to the Constitution when many in our party are too scared to do so.

Liz is not afraid of anything. She doesn't back down from fights. She will do everything in her power to make sure Donald Trump doesn't return to the Oval Office. She will be successful. Dick Cheney is my name. My vote was for my daughter. I hope you will as well.

Liz Cheney is the person who approved this message.

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