In the latest political drama, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) didn’t hold back when she criticized Vice President J.D. Vance for what she called an attempt to “rage-quit the Republic.” The sharp remarks came after Vance expressed his disapproval of a judge’s decision to block Elon Musk’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the Treasury Department’s payment system.
What’s the Backstory?
It all began when U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer issued a temporary order restricting officials from the Trump administration—including DOGE—from accessing Treasury records. This decision followed warnings from 19 state attorneys general who raised concerns about potential privacy risks to their residents.
On Sunday, Vice President Vance took to social media, sharing a post from Harvard Law conservative Adrian Vermeule, who claimed the judge’s actions violated the separation of powers.
“Judicial interference with legitimate acts of state, especially the internal functioning of a co-equal branch, is a violation of the separation of powers,” Vermeule stated.
Vance chimed in, comparing the ruling to a judge attempting to micromanage military operations or prosecutorial discretion—actions he deemed illegal.
“Judges aren’t allowed to control the executive’s legitimate power,” Vance added, clearly outraged.
Cheney’s Bold Response
Liz Cheney wasn’t having it. She fired back on BlueSky, pointing out that Vance’s frustrations don’t give him the right to undermine the judicial process.
“If you believe any of the multiple federal courts that have ruled against you so far are exceeding their statutory or Constitutional authority, your recourse is to appeal,” Cheney wrote. “You don’t get to rage-quit the Republic just because you are losing. That’s tyranny.”
Her sharp criticism quickly caught attention, resonating with those who feel that respecting the rule of law is paramount—even when decisions don’t go your way.
