Warren says Republican party 'eating itself and it is discovering that the meal is poisonous'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenWarren says Republican party 'eating itself and it is discovering that the meal is poisonous' Briahna Joy Gray: Warren not endorsing Sanders in 2020 was 'really frustrating' McConnell hits Democratic critics of Israel MORE (D-Mass.) on Wednesday said the GOP was “eating itself and it is discovering that the meal is poisonous” in wake of House Republicans voting to oust Rep. Liz Cheney Elizabeth (Liz) Lynn CheneyWarren says Republican party 'eating itself and it is discovering that the meal is poisonous' Biden: McCarthy's support of Cheney ouster is 'above my pay grade' McConnell says he's 'great admirer' of Liz Cheney but mum on her removal MORE (R-Wyo.) from her leadership position.

Warren was asked in an interview with “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Stephen Tyrone ColbertWarren says Republican party 'eating itself and it is discovering that the meal is poisonous' Jeff Bezos roasted for buying yacht so big it comes with smaller support yacht Michelle Obama describes Barack's favorite movies: 'Everybody is sad, then they die' MORE,” if she thought the Cheney vote was a short term plan to prevent primary challenges, or if the party thinks it will help them win back the House majority in 2022.

Warren replied that the actions were “all about loyalty to one human being,” referring to former President Trump Donald TrumpWarren says Republican party 'eating itself and it is discovering that the meal is poisonous' More than 75 Asian, LGBTQ groups oppose anti-Asian crime bill McConnell says he's 'great admirer' of Liz Cheney but mum on her removal MORE.

TONIGHT! @SenWarren reacts to Rep. Cheney's ouster from GOP leadership: "The Republican Party is eating itself and it is discovering that the meal is poisonous." pic.twitter.com/e4AYGtk1nv — A Late Show (@colbertlateshow) May 13, 2021

“It's not about democracy, it's not about principle, it's not about anything except everyone has to bend a knee and pledge loyalty to one human being,” Warren told host Stephen Colbert.

“We've never done this in our country. This is not how a democracy functions. You know, we've had so many record breaking events, a president who just won by more than 7 million votes, that was a new national record. And an opponent that wouldn't concede defeat which is also a new national record, and he wants nothing but personal loyalty,” she added.

House Republicans earlier on Wednesday decided, by voice vote, to purge Cheney from her leadership post, punishing the Wyoming Republican for her anti-Trump stance and openly acknowledging his defeat in the presidential election.

Sources inside the closed-door meeting said the vote against Cheney was overwhelming, with some guessing that the split was three to one.

Specifically, GOP lawmakers were frustrated with Cheney’s repeated criticism of former President Trump’s false claims that the election was stolen.

Cheney emerged from the closed-door meeting minutes after her ouster, telling reporters “I will do everything I can to ensure that the former president never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office.”

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik Elise Marie StefanikWarren says Republican party 'eating itself and it is discovering that the meal is poisonous' Roy won't rule out challenging Stefanik for GOP House Conference seat Cheney to any Trump-backed challenger: 'Bring it on' MORE (R) is the likely successor to Cheney as House GOP Conference Chair. On Sunday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthyWarren says Republican party 'eating itself and it is discovering that the meal is poisonous' Biden: McCarthy's support of Cheney ouster is 'above my pay grade' On The Money: Inflation jumps at fastest pace since 2008 | Biden 'encouraged' on bipartisan infrastructure deal MORE (R) threw his support behind the four-term congresswoman.

Rep. Chip RoyCharles (Chip) Eugene RoyWarren says Republican party 'eating itself and it is discovering that the meal is poisonous' Roy won't rule out challenging Stefanik for GOP House Conference seat Stefanik formally launches bid to replace Cheney in House GOP leadership MORE (R-Texas), however, did not rule out running for the leadership position on Wednesday.

"We're here to talk about other topics but I will say this, [Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.)] should have an opponent,” Roy said.