Biden to Honor 20, Including Cheney and Thompson, at White House Ceremony on Thursday for Jan. 6 Investigation

Jan 2, 2025, 11:19 AM

President Joe Biden is set to award the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second highest civilian honor in the United States, to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson at a ceremony on Thursday at the White House. The two lawmakers led the congressional investigation into the violent U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, perpetrated by supporters of Donald Trump. The ceremony will honor a total of 20 individuals for their contributions in various fields, including marriage equality and veterans' care. The decision to honor Cheney and Thompson comes amidst ongoing political tensions, with Trump, who won the 2024 presidential election and is set to take office on January 20, having previously stated that they should be jailed for their roles in the investigation.