Stephen and Rep. Liz Cheney Debate the GOP’s Role in America’s Slide Towards Fascism

Stephen Colbert asks former Congresswoman Liz Cheney to examine the Republican Party’s role in eroding the public’s trust in America’s institutions. Her book, “Oath and Honor,” is available now.

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[tommcallister]

Hats off to Stephen for this interview. He was respectful, but didn't avoid asking tough questions (to which Liz respectfully largely disagreed). That's OK. The US desperately needs to get back to a place where people of different political views can respectfully disagree. I completely agree that ALL thoughtful Americans need to band together to stop Trump's assault on basic democratic norms and values.

[spir]

As brave as Liz Cheney has been against Trump, it still bothers me that she refuses to look at the policies of the Republican party as enabling Trump over the years. She needs to do more self reflection to see how voting with Trump 90% of the time enabled Trump.

[TheKermit]

Interesting that the most gentle late night host gave Liz the toughest interview I’ve seen so far on her book promo tour.

[katharinehansen]

Its so refreshing to watch two clashing ideas have such a civil discussion. This was a good interview!!

[robmcdonald]

I never thought I'd see the day Liz and Stephen had a non-hostile chat. Bravo to both of you.

[PeanutsAssorted]

"We cannot become the party of Anti-Semitism and bigotry" Liz... the republicans have been that party for a long time, Trump just stopped using coded language when talking about it.

[klippe]

The day after the UK voted in Brexit, the top Google search was "what does Brexit mean". We can't let that happen to our country and have the top Google search after the 2024 election be "what is a dictator?" Vote, vote, vote against trump.

[LaurieJW]

Nicely done. Stephen didn't let Cheney's spin go unchallenged, but discussed it with her like a reasonable adult. Too many of the late night hosts suck up to such guests, not holding them responsible for their actions.

[ayungclas]

Thank you Liz and Steven for the intelligent and calm discussion.

[thehammer]

For what it's worth. I read her book, and it's was so well done. I'm not a fan of GOP policy, especially on social issues, but Liz showed real courage and her story is compelling.

[janicebeare]

I'm not American, but Stephen's point is spot on. Trump would not be a danger if Republicans didn't support him. Liz didn't answer his question and that's a concern. What is it about the people in this party that leads them to support this guy? The outside world can clearly see he's been a threat since day 1.

[NuiYabuko]

I'm not an US American, but I can appreciate people having a spine when it matters.
Having said that, she was dodging HARD. I can understand not wanting to take the blame or even having a different viewpoint, but everything that's happening in the GOP was years if not decades in the making.

[Zonker]

I don't know much about her, and I can't expect her to admit racism is an issue with her party... but it simply is.

[debraalleyne]

Just like guns, "now is not the time to talk about it". News flash, most Republicans are going along with him and supporting him even after what he did. We most definitely need to talk about it now

[patspencer]

Have opposed her and her dad on a lot of things over the years, but this is about America and not a Cult of Personality. Thank you!

[ClaudetteMapp-Reed-qtdx]

Trump is not doing this alone! So, he isn’t the only Fascist in the GOP.

[ianfromcalifornia]

How did the GOP get there first? That's easy: Rupert Murdoch and Fox.

[kasahadragon]

So up until jan 5th she was happy to keep her mouth shut for the party. Don't get me wrong I'm happy she stood up but she was an enabler ! Being anti Israel government is not antisemitism!!

[davidbrock]

The conversation they needed to have was about his enablers in Congress, the Senate, the Supreme Court, the Justice Dept, and the Secret Service. He was cleared twice in impeachment cases that should have seen him thrown out of office forever. That tells you everything you need to know about the GOP.

[gracemaryperez]

It is hysterical that Stephen asked tougher questions than every anchor on MSNBC!