<p>Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney criticizes Sen. JD Vance, telling CNN’s Jake Tapper, "It does take a lot of contortions and a real desperation to try to convince people that they shouldn't listen to those who know Donald Trump best."</p>
Liz Cheney criticizes Vance’s 'unbelievable contortions' to defend Trump’s rhetoric

Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney criticizes Sen. JD Vance, telling CNN’s Jake Tapper, "It does take a lot of contortions and a real desperation to try to convince people that they shouldn't listen to those who know Donald Trump best."

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<p>Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney criticizes Sen. JD Vance, telling CNN’s Jake Tapper, "It does take a lot of contortions and a real desperation to try to convince people that they shouldn't listen to those who know Donald Trump best."</p>
Liz Cheney criticizes Vance’s 'unbelievable contortions' to defend Trump’s rhetoric
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