Cheney allies flock to her defense against Trump challenge

Allies of Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) are starting to make a concerted effort to boost her reelection bid as she wages the fight of her political life against a Trump-backed challenger.

Former President George W. Bush will hold a fundraiser for Cheney next month, as reported Wednesday, handing her a boost with the traditional wing of the GOP. But backers say they expect more Republicans aligned with Cheney’s brand of conservatism to get off the bench to help her in a primary knife fight against attorney and erstwhile ally Harriet Hageman.

“I'll knock on doors, I'll make calls if I have to, I'll use my social media presence, professionally and personally,” said state Rep. Landon Brown (R), a Cheney ally.