Last Updated: 01 May, 2024 | Views: 271
Age: 58
Profession: Politician
Other Profession(s): Attorney
Famous For: Member of Republican Political Party
Higher Education: Colorado College (BA), University of Chicago (JD)
About (Profile/Biography):
Elizabeth Lynne Cheney, a known politician, was born on July 28, 1966. The American lawyer and politician is known for her work as an attorney and politician. Presently, she is serving as a Lecturer at Virginia's Center for Politics as well as a Professor of Practice there. The elder daughter of the late Vice President Dick Cheney and the former second lady Lynne Cheney, Cheney is a post-secondary student.
Liz Cheney Career:
• 1995-2006: Cheney worked in various positions within the U.S. State Department, focusing on Middle East policy and democracy promotion.
• 2007: Cheney launched her first political campaign by running for the U.S. Senate seat from Wyoming. However, she ended her campaign before the primary election.
• 2016: Cheney ran for the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming and won the general election. She became the Representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district.
• 2021: Cheney gained national attention for her vocal criticism of former President Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 presidential election.
• 2021: Cheney was ousted from her leadership position in the House Republican Conference in a vote by her colleagues, largely due to her disagreements with the party's messaging and her outspokenness against Trump.
Liz Cheney Unknown Facts:
• Legal Career: Cheney has a background in law.
• Policy Expertise: Cheney has developed expertise in national security and foreign policy matters.
• Leadership Roles: During her time in Congress, Cheney held leadership positions within the Republican Party.