“Republican” in Name Liz Cheney Facing WITNESS TAMPERING Investigation

Liz Cheney, once a powerful GOP figure, now faces potential criminal investigation for witness tampering in the January 6 probe, as Trump gloats and threatens revenge.

At a Glance

  • House GOP panel calls for criminal investigation of Liz Cheney for alleged witness tampering
  • Cheney accused of secretly communicating with Cassidy Hutchinson during January 6 probe
  • Trump threatens Cheney with legal trouble, escalating their long-standing political feud
  • Congress rushes to pass temporary funding measure to avoid government shutdown
  • Ethics committee to release investigation into Matt Gaetz amid sexual misconduct allegations

GOP Panel Accuses Cheney of Witness Tampering

In a stunning turn of events, a House Republican-led panel has called for a federal criminal investigation into former Rep. Liz Cheney for possible “criminal witness tampering.” The accusation stems from Cheney’s alleged secret communications with Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide to Donald Trump, during the January 6 Capitol riot investigation. The Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Oversight issued an interim report urging the Justice Department to investigate Cheney, claiming she violated 18 U.S.C. 1512 by communicating with Hutchinson without her attorney’s knowledge.

The report’s allegations have set off a firestorm in Washington, with Trump supporters celebrating what they see as vindication and Cheney’s allies crying foul. While the content of the communications remains unknown, the panel’s report suggests that Cheney and Hutchinson used the encrypted Signal app to communicate before Hutchinson’s public testimony in June 2022. This testimony, which included explosive claims about Trump’s actions on January 6, was later questioned and largely debunked.

Cheney Denies Allegations, Trump Gloats

Liz Cheney has vehemently denied the allegations, accusing the panel of fabricating lies and making defamatory claims. In a fiery response, Cheney stated that the report “intentionally disregards the truth and the Select Committee’s tremendous weight of evidence, and instead fabricates lies and defamatory allegations in an attempt to cover up what Donald Trump did.” She went on to call the allegations “a malicious and cowardly assault on the truth.”

“Now, Chairman Loudermilk’s ‘Interim Report’ intentionally disregards the truth and the Select Committee’s tremendous weight of evidence, and instead fabricates lies and defamatory allegations in an attempt to cover up what Donald Trump did.” said Cheney. “Their allegations do not reflect a review of the actual evidence, and are a malicious and cowardly assault on the truth. No reputable lawyer, legislator or judge would take this seriously.”

Meanwhile, Donald Trump has seized upon the opportunity to attack his long-time political foe. The former president has publicly threatened Cheney, suggesting she could face legal trouble based on the subcommittee’s findings. This escalation in their ongoing feud highlights the deep divisions within the Republican Party and the lingering impact of the January 6 investigations.

Implications for Future Investigations and Political Landscape

The panel’s recommendation for a criminal investigation into Cheney raises questions about the future of political investigations and the potential for retaliatory probes. While it’s unclear if the Justice Department will act on this recommendation, the mere suggestion of criminal wrongdoing by a former high-ranking member of Congress is unprecedented and troubling.

As this political drama unfolds, Congress is scrambling to pass a short-term government funding bill to prevent a shutdown. The timing of these events underscores the chaotic nature of current American politics, with personal vendettas and partisan investigations taking center stage while crucial governance issues hang in the balance.

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