Former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney is attempting to shield herself from scrutiny, warning President Donald Trump’s incoming Department of Justice against investigating the January 6 committee. Cheney claimed such an inquiry would amount to “sanctionable conduct” after Trump accused the committee of destroying evidence.
Trump’s comments, made during an appearance on Meet the Press, alleged that Cheney and other committee members, including Rep. Bennie Thompson, deliberately deleted key materials to manipulate public perception. “They deleted and destroyed all evidence,” Trump said, calling their actions an inexcusable abuse of power.
Cheney, who was ousted from Congress after her anti-Trump crusade alienated voters, responded by doubling down on her attacks against Trump. She accused him of orchestrating the Capitol protests and attempting to “seize power,” while denying allegations of evidence tampering.
Whistleblowers and reports have cast doubt on Cheney’s claims. Testimony revealed that the committee suppressed evidence supporting Trump’s request for National Guard troops ahead of the Capitol protests. Additional findings confirmed that documents were deleted, fueling accusations of corruption.
Cheney’s threats are being widely criticized as a desperate attempt to avoid accountability. Once a rising figure in the GOP, she has become a political outcast, with her anti-Trump agenda leading to a resounding defeat in her re-election campaign.
Trump’s supporters argue that a DOJ investigation is essential to exposing the committee’s misconduct. They see Cheney’s threats as further evidence of her unscrupulous efforts to undermine conservatives and protect herself from facing justice.
