President-elect Donald Trump intensifies his feud with former GOP Representative Liz Cheney, issuing a late-night threat via his social media platform. The 3 a.m. post comes in response to a House Republican report alleging misconduct by Cheney during her tenure on the January 6 committee, which investigated the 2021 Capitol riot. Trump accuses Cheney of “orchestrating a politically motivated witch hunt” and demands legal accountability for what he calls “her corrupt actions.”
The House Republican report calls for a criminal investigation into Cheney, citing claims of witness tampering during her work on the bipartisan committee. GOP lawmakers accuse her of pressuring witnesses to provide testimony that aligned with the committee’s narrative. The report also alleges Cheney acted beyond her authority, using the committee to target political opponents, particularly Trump and his allies.
Cheney, who played a pivotal role as vice chair of the January 6 committee, denies the allegations. In a statement released through her spokesperson, she dismisses the report as “a desperate attempt to rewrite history and protect those who sought to undermine our democracy.” Cheney has consistently defended her role in the investigation, describing her actions as an effort to hold those responsible for the Capitol attack accountable.
Trump’s social media post escalates tensions, referring to Cheney as “a disgrace to the Republican Party” and accusing her of “betraying her country.” He suggests that Cheney’s actions warrant prosecution and vows that her “political career is finished.” The post has sparked outrage among Cheney’s supporters, who view it as an attempt to intimidate a political adversary.
The Republican report further divides the party, with Trump loyalists rallying behind the call for an investigation while moderates and Democrats criticize the report as partisan retaliation. Legal experts weigh in on the claims of witness tampering, with some questioning the validity of the allegations and others noting that any criminal investigation would face significant legal and procedural hurdles.
Trump’s late-night post and the GOP report mark the latest chapter in a long-running battle between Trump and Cheney, who emerged as one of his fiercest critics following the Capitol riot. Cheney lost her House seat in 2022 after a primary defeat largely fueled by her outspoken opposition to Trump and his continued influence within the Republican Party.
The calls for an investigation into Cheney are likely to intensify as Trump prepares to assume office as president-elect in January. His renewed attacks on Cheney highlight his broader strategy of targeting political opponents while solidifying his base. As the debate unfolds, the allegations against Cheney and Trump’s fiery rhetoric underscore the lingering divisions over the January 6 investigation and its political fallout.
