Former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney is making bold threats to President Donald Trump’s incoming Department of Justice, warning against investigating the January 6 committee. Cheney claimed such an inquiry would be “sanctionable conduct” after Trump accused her and other committee members of destroying evidence.
Trump, speaking during a Meet the Press interview, alleged that Cheney and the committee deliberately erased materials to mislead the public and attack conservatives. “They deleted and destroyed all evidence,” Trump said, adding that the committee’s actions were politically motivated.
Cheney denied the accusations and repeated her claims that Trump incited the Capitol protests. She labeled any potential DOJ investigation as unconstitutional, even as evidence mounts against the committee’s integrity.
Reports and whistleblower testimony revealed that the committee suppressed evidence supporting Trump’s request for National Guard troops before the Capitol protests. Additional findings showed that documents were deleted, raising questions about the committee’s intent and honesty.
Cheney’s threats have drawn sharp criticism. After voters rejected her anti-Trump platform, Cheney was ousted from Congress, cementing her status as a pariah in the conservative movement. Critics see her latest remarks as an attempt to avoid scrutiny for her role in a politically charged investigation.
Trump’s supporters argue that the DOJ has a responsibility to investigate the committee’s actions. They view Cheney’s warnings as an unscrupulous tactic to dodge accountability and protect herself from the consequences of her relentless attacks on conservatives.
