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In a candid interview on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Republican Rep. Ken Buck from Colorado delivered a stern rebuke to members of his own party, condemning the perpetuation of falsehoods surrounding the 2020 election. Buck didn’t mince words, asserting, “Everybody who thinks that the election was stolen or talks about the election being stolen is lying to America.”

Buck, a member of the House Freedom Caucus aligned with Trump, has been consistent in challenging his party’s refusal to acknowledge President Biden’s victory and condemn the Capitol attack. This latest criticism follows his announcement earlier this month that he won’t seek reelection in 2024, citing the prevalence of deception within the GOP.

The Colorado Republican emphasized the need for honesty within the party, urging fellow Republicans to present a truthful alternative to President Biden. Without directly naming Donald Trump, Buck called for a candidate who “is not lying to the country” to lead the charge against Biden, describing him as an “existential threat.”

When pressed about House Speaker Mike Johnson, who supported a legal effort to challenge the 2020 election results in Texas, Buck defended his decision to sign onto the amicus brief. He argued that challenging election outcomes through legal channels is legitimate, but he criticized attempts to obstruct the constitutional process, referring to the events of January 6.

Despite his involvement in the ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy and subsequent support for Speaker Johnson, Buck doesn’t anticipate a rebellion against Johnson within the party. He attributed the challenges Johnson faces to issues that arose during McCarthy’s tenure and expressed confidence in Johnson’s ability to navigate through them.

source: Rep. Ken Buck blasts his party’s hardliners for ‘lying to America’ – POLITICO

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