House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney Elizabeth (Liz) Lynn CheneyOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Cheney asks DOJ to probe environmental groups | Kudlow: 'No sector worse hurt than energy' during pandemic | Trump pledges 'no politics' in Pebble Mine review Cheney asks DOJ to probe environmental groups Press: The big no-show at the RNC MORE (R-Wyo.) and Rep. Michael Turner (R-Ohio) are requesting the return of contributions made to Rep. Thomas Massie Thomas Harold MassieGOP lawmaker praises Kyle Rittenhouse's 'restraint' for not emptying magazine during shooting Rep. Dan Meuser tests positive for COVID-19 Liz Cheney wins Wyoming GOP primary in reelection bid MORE’s (R-Ky.) primary opponent, Todd McMurtry, after news broke that the candidate posted racist tweets in the past.

Cheney — the No. 3 Republican in the House who led efforts to publicly denounce Rep. Steve King Steven (Steve) Arnold KingGOP leader: 'There is no place for QAnon in the Republican Party' Loomer win creates bigger problem for House GOP Win by QAnon believer creates new headaches for House GOP MORE (R-Iowa) over remarks he made last year about white supremacy and Western civilization — said she was unaware of the comments when the donation was made and that racism should not be tolerated by the party. Turner echoed the Wyoming Republican's comments.

“We as Republicans must not condone racism in any form. Last night I was alerted to tweets by a candidate to whom my political action committee made a contribution. After reviewing the tweets, I asked that the contribution be returned,” Cheney tweeted on Saturday.

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We as Republicans must not condone racism in any form. Last night I was alerted to tweets by a candidate to whom my political action committee made a contribution. After reviewing the tweets, I asked that the contribution be returned. — Liz Cheney (@Liz_Cheney) April 18, 2020

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In October, McMurtry reportedly tweeted: "I am in Austin this weekend. Glad to be in this group. #redneck #racist #f---wit Just had the best BBQ of my life."

Massie and Rep. Matt Gaetz Matthew (Matt) GaetzLara Trump campaigns with far-right activist candidate Laura Loomer in Florida House to vote on removing cannabis from list of controlled substances The Hill's 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from GOP convention night 1 MORE (R-Fla.) took to Twitter to take aim at the Wyoming Republican for the donation to McMurtry.

"@RepLizCheney is the @HouseGOP Chair, guides House GOP messaging, runs all House GOP meetings, and is actively working to elect this guy. Is this her vision for the GOP Conference?" Massie tweeted on Saturday morning.

.@RepMikeTurner doesn’t even have words for getting caught inviting racism into the party. It’s #refundseason https://t.co/SEaiK2FNuV — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 18, 2020

Massie then went after Turner, alleging that his rebuke of McMurtry’s comments wasn’t strong enough.

“.@RepMikeTurner doesn’t even have words for getting caught inviting racism into the party. It’s #refundseason,” he tweeted.

Gaetz — who previously had tension with Cheney over a vote on war powers earlier this year — defended Massie.

“.@Liz_Cheney is the GOP Conference Chair. She has $ supported this proudly racist candidate. She owes Republicans an explanation. Liz - How do you square your support of McMurtry w what you said about Steve King? Do we tolerate Racism if it’s Anti-Massie? Or paired w BBQ?” he tweeted.

.@Liz_Cheney is the GOP Conference Chair.



She has $ supported this proudly racist candidate.



She owes Republicans an explanation.



Liz - How do you square your support of McMurtry w what you said about Steve King?



Do we tolerate Racism if it’s Anti-Massie? Or paired w BBQ? https://t.co/aOe9JFYVba — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) April 18, 2020

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Cheney, Turner and the Republican Jewish Coalition made donations to McMurtry after Massie forced members to return to Washington to vote on a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package amid the pandemic last month.

Massie’s move sparked strong backlash from members on both sides of the aisle and President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll Trump dismisses climate change role in fires, says Newsom needs to manage forest better Jimmy Kimmel hits Trump for rallies while hosting Emmy Awards MORE, who argued the Libertarian was putting his congressional colleagues and staff at risk during a health emergency.

"Looks like a third rate Grandstander named @RepThomasMassie, a Congressman from, unfortunately, a truly GREAT State, Kentucky, wants to vote against the new Save Our Workers Bill in Congress. He just wants the publicity. He can’t stop it, only delay, which is both dangerous & costly," Trump tweeted ahead of the vote on the stimulus package.

"Workers & small businesses need money now in order to survive. Virus wasn’t their fault. It is 'HELL' dealing with the Dems, had to give up some stupid things in order to get the 'big picture' done. 90% GREAT! WIN BACK HOUSE, but throw Massie out of Republican Party!" he added.

Massie at the time argued against passing legislation of that magnitude by unanimous consent because "our republic doesn’t die by unanimous consent."

Updated: 3:26 p.m.