Liz Cheney Issues Threats To DOJ To Avoid Facing Justice

Former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney is under fire for threatening President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice with “sanctionable conduct” if it investigates the January 6 committee. Her remarks come amid allegations that the committee destroyed evidence to frame a narrative against Trump and his supporters.

During a Meet the Press interview, Trump accused Cheney and other committee members of erasing critical materials. “They deleted and destroyed all evidence,” Trump said, calling their actions a blatant abuse of power.

Cheney denied the allegations, instead accusing Trump of constitutional violations and inciting the Capitol protests. However, whistleblower testimony and reports from earlier this year revealed that the committee suppressed key evidence, including testimony supporting Trump’s request for National Guard troops.

Additional findings showed that evidence was deleted, raising concerns about the committee’s transparency and motivations. Critics argue that Cheney’s threats to the DOJ reflect an effort to avoid being held accountable for her role in the investigation.

Once a leading figure in the Republican Party, Cheney has become a political pariah after her anti-Trump stances alienated voters in Wyoming. Her loss in Congress highlighted the growing rejection of her attacks on Trump and the conservative movement.

Trump’s allies are pressing for a full investigation into the committee’s conduct. They see Cheney’s remarks as a desperate attempt to shield herself from the consequences of what they view as a corrupt and politically motivated campaign.