Former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney is facing backlash after issuing a thinly veiled threat to President Donald Trump’s incoming Department of Justice. Cheney warned that investigating the actions of the January 6 committee would be “sanctionable conduct,” as she continues to deny allegations of evidence destruction.
During a recent interview, Trump accused Cheney and other committee members of erasing materials critical to their investigation. “They deleted and destroyed all evidence,” Trump said, pointing to a deliberate effort to attack conservatives and manipulate public perception.
Cheney responded with a statement accusing Trump of constitutional violations and inciting the Capitol protests. She claimed there is no legal basis for a DOJ investigation, even as whistleblower testimony and reports contradict her denials.
Evidence revealed earlier this year shows that the January 6 committee suppressed testimony supporting Trump’s request for National Guard troops. Additional findings confirmed that key materials were deleted, sparking accusations of a politically motivated cover-up.
Cheney’s credibility has eroded since her removal from Congress. Once seen as a rising GOP figure, her obsession with attacking Trump alienated voters and left her politically isolated. Critics now view her threats as a last-ditch effort to escape accountability.
Trump’s allies are demanding a full investigation into the committee’s conduct, arguing that Cheney’s actions represent a clear abuse of power. They see her warnings to the DOJ as an attempt to deflect from her own wrongdoing and protect the committee’s tarnished legacy.
