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House Republicans Accuse Liz Cheney of Witness Tampering
A House Republican subcommittee alleges that former Congresswoman Liz Cheney tampered with a witness during the January 6 investigation. They claim Cheney communicated with Cassidy Hutchinson, a former Trump White House official, without her lawyer’s knowledge.
Allegations of Secret Communications
Text messages show Cheney and Hutchinson exchanging messages through the encrypted Signal app. A separate conversation between Hutchinson and Alyssa Farah Griffin, another former Trump ally, revealed that Cheney approved of Hutchinson’s initial testimony and wanted to hear more.
Lawyers Express Doubt
Despite the allegations, some legal experts question whether Cheney’s actions violated the law. They argue that Cheney, as a member of the investigating committee, had an obligation to pursue witnesses.
Cheney Denies Wrongdoing
Cheney has dismissed the allegations as “lies” and “a malicious assault on the truth.” She claims the accusations are an attempt to cover up Trump’s actions on January 6.
Background of Cheney’s Role
Cheney co-chaired the January 6 committee, which uncovered damaging information about Trump’s behavior during the attack. She has been a vocal critic of Trump and faced backlash from the Republican Party.
Trump’s Promise of Pardons
In response to the committee’s findings, Trump has blamed Democratic leaders and vowed to pardon those charged with crimes related to the attack.