House GOP Urges FBI to Investigate Liz Cheney for Alleged Witness Tampering in January 6 Inquiry

Dec 17, 2024, 06:29 PM

The House Administration Oversight Subcommittee has recommended that the FBI investigate former Representative Liz Cheney for alleged witness tampering during the congressional inquiry into the January 6 Capitol riot. The subcommittee's interim report, led by Chairman Barry Loudermilk, accuses Cheney of secretly communicating with witness Cassidy Hutchinson without her attorney's knowledge. The report suggests that Cheney's actions may have influenced Hutchinson's testimony, which was crucial to the committee's findings. The allegations include Cheney's involvement in encouraging Hutchinson to change her legal representation to attorneys more favorable to the committee's objectives. The report also highlights broader issues with the January 6 committee, including the failure to archive significant amounts of data and the potential destruction of evidence.