Biden to Honor Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson with Second-Highest Civilian Medal for Jan. 6 Inquiry

Jan 2, 2025, 12:38 PM

President Joe Biden plans to honor 20 Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian award in the United States, recognizing their exemplary service to the nation. Among the recipients are Liz Cheney, a Republican congresswoman and fierce critic of Donald Trump, and Bennie Thompson, a Democratic congressman. They led the congressional investigation into the violent January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot carried out by supporters of former President Trump. The award ceremony is scheduled for Thursday at the White House.