Kevin McCarthy’s and the GOP’s nonsensical justification for ousting Liz Cheney

Privately, many Republican officials — including some Trump allies — are growing frustrated, worried that the former president is wasting his time on petty rivalries and grievances. They say they wish he was working to protect policies from his term and affirmatively helping Republicans in 2022. “All the 2022 stuff is, ‘Well, what’s in it for me?’ ” said one former senior White House official, summarizing Trump’s thinking.