Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky dismissed criticism Sunday of his party by fellow Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, saying they are out of touch with voters.
Of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Mr. Trump in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2020, riot at the U.S. Capitol, only two won their primaries, four lost and four are retiring.
Notably, Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming lost her primary last week to a Trump-backed challenger.
“I think it goes to show that … these congressional seats do not belong to politicians in Washington,” Mr.