Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) has asserted that the threats against GOP lawmakers over the Speaker vote are being driven by former President Donald Trump and his supporters. Cheney's comments come in response to the rising concerns about the safety of lawmakers who have been targeted amid the chaos surrounding the House Speaker election.

During an interview on CBS News's "Face the Nation," Cheney condemned the domestic threats, stating, "The domestic threats are absolutely being driven by Donald Trump and, unfortunately, some of his supporters who in fact have encouraged and taken steps that have resulted in, as we saw on January 6, political violence."

Cheney also revealed that she was informed of a congressman who was supporting Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) but disavowed responsibility for the threats, blaming those who voted against Jordan instead. She strongly denounced this "encouragement and acceptance of violence," highlighting that such behavior has no place in the Republican Party or the nation as a whole.

In the days leading up to the recent Speaker vote, rumors surfaced of a pressure campaign on holdout lawmakers who were reluctant to support Jim Jordan. Allies of Jordan attempted to generate support for him, resulting in the emergence of death threats targeting lawmakers who either voted against Jordan or changed their support for him in subsequent voting rounds.

Reps. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), who initially voted for Jordan but reversed their support and faced death threats after the second round of voting, have shared their experiences. Similarly, Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) received multiple death threats and numerous calls to his office following his votes for other candidates besides Jordan.

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), who voted for different candidates in consecutive rounds, disclosed that his wife received anonymous texts and calls regarding his opposition to Jordan.

The controversy surrounding Jordan has intensified due to his close alliance with Trump. The former President endorsed Jordan for Speaker, reigniting criticism of Jordan's alleged involvement in Trump's post-2020 election efforts to maintain power. There have been claims that Jordan possessed prior knowledge of Trump's plans leading up to the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.

The Speaker election has plunged the House into chaos for nearly three weeks since the removal of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in a historic 216-210 vote. The race for Speaker has encountered several obstacles as GOP contenders struggle to secure the necessary 217 votes amid internal conflicts within the Republican conference.

Initially, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (La.) garnered GOP support and eclipsed Jordan but withdrew from the race when it became apparent he wouldn't reach the required vote threshold. Jordan subsequently reentered the race and secured the nomination, but failed to secure the necessary 217 votes on three consecutive ballots, subsequently losing support in each round.

Following the third vote on Friday, House Republicans conducted a secret ballot and decided not to back Jordan, resetting the Speaker election process.

Several Republicans have already thrown their hat in the ring for the Speaker position, with a candidate forum scheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. An internal nomination election will follow on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

The deadline for candidate filings was Sunday at noon, with the Speaker election remaining a contentious issue within the House. As tensions rise and threats persist, lawmakers and party members are grappling with the need for unity and security in the midst of internal strife.