In a startling revelation from former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney’s upcoming book, ‘Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning,’ she alleges a heated encounter with Rep. Jim Jordan during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Cheney claims that Jordan offered assistance as rioters breached the Capitol, a charge vehemently denied by Jordan.
Cheney recounts the incident, stating that Jordan approached her with the words, “We need to get the ladies off the aisle,” extending a helping hand. Cheney, in response, claims to have rebuffed him, blaming Jordan for the attack with a forceful, “Get away from me. You f—— did this.”
Jordan’s spokesperson has categorically denied the alleged encounter, asserting, “Congressman Jordan never saw Rep. Cheney on January 6th and never spoke with her. This is another lie from Liz Cheney.”
A prominent ally of former President Donald Trump and a key figure in the House Freedom Caucus, Jordan has consistently supported Trump’s claims of election fraud. Records from the Democratic-led House committee reveal that Jordan spoke with Trump on the morning of the attack, discussing plans to object to the 2020 election results.
Despite the riot, Jordan joined 146 other Republicans in voting to overturn election results in Arizona and Pennsylvania. He also defended Trump against impeachment charges, accusing Democrats of attempting to “cancel” him.
Cheney’s book, set to be published next week, reportedly includes previously unseen footage of the riot. The allegations and denials have ignited a social media storm, with users expressing divided opinions on the veracity of the incident.
On X (formerly Twitter), supporters of Cheney commend her for exposing the truth and standing up to Trump and his allies. Conversely, Jordan’s backers praise him as a loyal and honest congressman, labeling Cheney as a liar and a traitor.
Amid the online debate, some users express skepticism and indifference, deeming both Cheney’s revelations and Jordan’s denials as irrelevant and boring.
The clash between Cheney and Jordan adds a new layer to the ongoing discourse surrounding the events of January 6, with social media users becoming a battleground for differing perspectives on the truth behind the Capitol riot.
