Former Republican Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming is facing backlash from supporters of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement following her urging of the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down former President Donald Trump's presidential immunity claim. The appeal comes after a federal appeals court ruled this month that Trump is not immune from criminal prosecution, allowing Special Counsel Jack Smith to move forward with prosecuting Trump on four criminal charges linked to his alleged role in the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, and efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Cheney's comments on the case, posted on social media platform X, have drawn criticism from several MAGA supporters, with some users expressing strong disapproval and others calling for her to be sent to Guantanamo Bay for denying the severity of the January 6th events.

Cheney, who was among 10 House Republicans that voted to impeach Trump after the riot, served on the House select committee that investigated the incident, a move that led to conservative backlash and ultimately her primary election loss in 2022 to Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman. In light of her recent remarks, Cheney's warnings about Trump's comments on NATO and his alleged alignment with Putin have resurfaced, reiterating her concerns about the direction of the Republican Party and potential impacts on U.S. foreign policy.

As the Supreme Court has yet to rule on Trump's immunity claim, news outlets have reached out to both Cheney and Trump's spokesperson for comment on the ongoing case. Despite facing criticism from MAGA supporters, Cheney continues to stand by her opposition to Trump's claims of immunity, highlighting the importance of accountability and transparency regarding the legal proceedings against the former president.