Report Alleges Liz Cheney Witness Tampering Amid Trump's 2024 Comeback, Calls for Investigation
December 17, 2024House Administration Committee Chairman Barry Loudermilk's panel has called for an investigation into Cheney's actions, suggesting that multiple federal laws may have been violated.
It further accuses Cheney of assisting Hutchinson in securing new legal counsel while allegedly discussing sensitive matters, although the specifics of their conversations remain unclear.
Hutchinson has claimed that her attorney discouraged her from being fully candid and offered job opportunities in exchange for limited cooperation with the committee.
While some Republicans have challenged Hutchinson's credibility, her testimony has received support from other witnesses, including Tony Ornato, the White House deputy chief of staff.
Cheney has not publicly addressed the allegations made in the report, which has intensified the ongoing political divisions surrounding the January 6 incident.
Trump has escalated tensions by vowing to prosecute members of Congress involved in the January 6 investigation, suggesting they should face jail time.
On December 17, 2024, a report was released that scrutinizes the actions of Liz Cheney, Vice Chair of the January 6 committee, amid Donald Trump's preparations for a potential presidential comeback.
The report's release comes as Congress prepares to certify the results of the 2024 election, contrasting sharply with the GOP's refusal to accept the 2020 results.
Legal experts have expressed skepticism about the feasibility of prosecuting Cheney for witness tampering, citing potential constitutional protections.
The report alleges that Cheney may have engaged in witness tampering by facilitating interactions with Cassidy Hutchinson, a key witness whose testimony has been pivotal in the investigation.
Despite questioning the accuracy of Hutchinson's testimony, the report does not recommend any actions against her.
Loudermilk's report emphasizes that Hutchinson's testimony is crucial to the committee's assertions about Trump's behavior on January 6, despite conflicting accounts from other credible witnesses.
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Yahoo News • Dec 17, 2024
After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz CheneyNew York Post • Dec 17, 2024
House GOP panel calls for Liz Cheney to be investigated for 'criminal witness tampering'Daily Mail • Dec 18, 2024
Liz Cheney accused of breaking 'numerous federal laws' as GOP calls for FBI probe