In a recent clash of narratives, Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) has firmly refuted claims made by his former House colleague, Liz Cheney, in her forthcoming book. Cheney’s memoir “Oath and Honor” suggests Green made a derogatory comment about former President Donald Trump, which Green’s representatives have called a complete fabrication.
Cheney’s book alleges that Green referred to Trump dismissively as “Orange Jesus” during a pivotal moment in Congress. The incident purportedly occurred as Green was signing an objection to the electoral vote certification post-2020 election, a scene Cheney describes in her book with an excerpt provided to CNN.
The scene, as detailed by Cheney, puts Green amidst a group of lawmakers, where he is said to have muttered a quip about Trump while appending his signature to controversial documents. Cheney’s narration positions Green as expressing a reluctant allegiance to Trump in the heat of the electoral dispute.
However, Green’s office has taken a strong stance against these allegations, dismissing them as untrue. A spokesperson for the congressman highlighted the lack of due diligence on the part of Cheney and her publishers, noting that no attempt was made to verify the claim with Green or his office. With a staunch denial, Green’s team has underscored that the supposed comment does not reflect the congressman’s actions or words.
Beyond this particular dispute, Cheney’s book delves into other instances of political duplicity she observed during her time in office. She sheds light on what she perceives as the two-faced political maneuvering by then-House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, describing a discrepancy between his private admissions of Trump’s defeat and his public declarations of Trump’s victory.
Cheney’s narrative also divulges a personal outreach effort by McCarthy to Trump during a low point, illustrating the complex and often turbulent relationship Republican leaders had with the former president in the aftermath of the election and the events of January 6th. The book stands as Cheney’s testament to the inner workings and challenges within her party during one of America’s most contentious political periods.