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House GOP Recommends FBI Investigation Into Liz Cheney for Criminal Witness Tampering Involving Cassidy Hutchinson in January 6 Inquiry

Dec 18, 2024, 11:39 AM

The House GOP has recommended a criminal investigation into former Representative Liz Cheney for allegedly tampering with a witness during the January 6th congressional inquiry. The House Administration Oversight Subcommittee, led by Chairman Barry Loudermilk, has called for the FBI to investigate claims that Cheney coached Cassidy Hutchinson, a key witness, to alter her testimony. The interim report suggests that the January 6 attack was preventable and highlights various intelligence and security failures. Cheney has been accused of engaging in actions that could violate federal laws, including witness tampering and evidence manipulation. The report's conclusions have drawn significant attention, including comments from President-elect Donald Trump, who stated that Cheney 'could be in a lot of trouble' due to the allegations. Cheney has publicly dismissed the accusations, labeling them as a 'malicious and cowardly assault on the truth.'