Cheney compares herself to Pres. Abe Lincoln in concession speech

In her concession speech after losing her primary to Trump-endorsed Wyoming lawmaker Harriet Hageman, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney compared herself to Honest Abe Lincoln, triggering hilarity online.

She said, “Abraham Lincoln was defeated in elections for the Senate and House before he ultimately won [the presidency].”

WATCH:

Liz Cheney: "Abraham Lincoln was defeated in elections for the Senate and House before he won the most important election of all." pic.twitter.com/VbTjCx4afC
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) August 17, 2022

Liz Cheney compares herself to Abraham Lincoln after losing by 30 points in her home state. pic.twitter.com/BnwumOv8or
— ForAmerica (@ForAmerica) August 17, 2022

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"Abraham Lincoln was defeated in elections for the Senate and House before he ultimately won [the presidency]" says Liz Cheney…
— Jacob Rubashkin (@JacobRubashkin) August 17, 2022

Liz Cheney: “our work is far from over”. Thanks “my mom and dad”. Likens herself to Abraham Lincoln who “ultimately prevailed, he saved our union… Now the real work begins”.
— Miranda Devine (@mirandadevine) August 17, 2022

ONG Liz Cheney thinks she is Abraham Lincoln.
— Carmine Sabia (@CarmineSabia) August 17, 2022

Is Liz Cheney really comparing herself to Abraham Lincoln
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) August 17, 2022

Did Liz Cheney just say she’s Abraham Lincoln? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😅😅🤣🤣💨 pic.twitter.com/irWHkOpUvM
— MAGA Chingon #StandWithTrump (@Don_Chingon2012) August 17, 2022

Cheney compares herself to Pres. Abe Lincoln in concession speech — laughter ensues online