Former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney has dismissed Donald Trump’s suggestion on social media that she and her fellow members of the bipartisan House committee, who investigated the events of January 6th, should be imprisoned.
In a recent social media post, the former president launched an attack on Cheney and the rest of the individuals. He raised concerns about Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide from his White House, and questioned the possibility of her facing prosecution. This uncertainty arose due to the evolving nature of her testimony to the committee, which has been subject to disputes.
Neither Hutchinson, Cheney, nor the members of the Jan. 6 committee have faced any specific criminal accusations.
In a recent social media post, Trump expressed his belief that Cheney, along with the rest of the Unselect Committee, should be held accountable and face imprisonment. He shared articles that alleged the committee had deliberately concealed evidence during their investigation into the events of January 6th.
In response to Trump’s threats, Cheney, a former member of Republican House leadership who has since become a vocal critic of Trump, offered a straightforward response.
“Lying in all caps doesn’t make it true, Donald,” she posted on X later on Sunday. “You know you and your lawyers possess substantial evidence.”
Last week, a report was released by a Republican-led House committee regarding their investigation into the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and the previous Jan. 6 committee. The back and forth discussions are a response to this report.
According to the latest report, Hutchinson’s testimony in 2022 regarding what she was informed about former President Trump’s actions on January 6th was partially contradicted by Trump’s driver on that day.
During her testimony before the public committee, Hutchinson recounted a conversation she had at the White House on Jan. 6. She spoke with Bobby Engel, a member of Trump’s security detail, and Tony Ornato, a staffer at the Trump White House.
On January 6th, Hutchinson was informed that Trump had angrily lunged at a Secret Service agent after being denied access to the Capitol.
Trump adamantly denies any wrongdoing.
Mississippi Representative Bennie Thompson, who previously led the Jan. 6 committee, expressed his disagreement with the findings of the new report. He criticized the work conducted by Georgia Republican Representative Barry Loudermilk, calling it “dishonest.”
On Monday, President Trump directly targeted Hutchinson, who was a key witness in the previous committee.
During an interview with his former White House advisor Sebastian Gorka, President Trump dismissed Hutchinson’s account as fabricated and criticized the Jan. 6 committee for tampering with evidence.
He expressed his concern about what would happen to Hutchinson.
“The entire narrative was nothing but a fabrication,” Trump insisted.
Hutchinson’s attorney, in response to last week’s GOP-led report, referred ABC News to a letter he had sent to Loudermilk in January. In the letter, he expressed that Hutchinson has been and will continue to be truthful.
In a defiant stance, Ms. Hutchinson’s lawyer emphasized that she will not yield to the pressure campaign aimed at silencing her and manipulating her testimony, even if it is disguised as ‘oversight’.
As the 2024 general election approaches, Donald Trump has been grabbing attention with his recent campaign appearances.
He began the Saturday rally in Ohio by commending the individuals who were imprisoned for their actions at the Capitol on Jan. 6, referring to them as “hostages.”
In his speech, Trump emphasized the importance of safeguarding American auto workers. However, he also issued a cautionary statement, suggesting that if he is not reelected, there could be a more significant and detrimental impact. This remark drew criticism from Biden.
According to a spokesperson from the Biden campaign, Donald Trump’s response to his defeat in the election demonstrates his character as a loser. Despite losing by over 7 million votes, Trump has chosen to focus on political violence instead of appealing to a broader audience.
In a recent social media post, Trump clarified his previous statement about a potential “bloodbath” and explained that it was primarily focused on the challenges that auto workers could face if he is not re-elected and unable to impose tariffs on China from the White House.
In an attempt to maintain control, Trump’s campaign took advantage of the controversy by sending a fundraising email on Monday. The email claimed that his political opponents and others had deliberately misquoted him in a “vicious” manner. This was seen as part of a larger effort to undermine his campaign.
Throughout his campaign, Trump has consistently expressed admiration for his supporters, even going so far as to include those who are alleged to have participated in the events of January 6th. He has made it a central theme of his platform, promising to pardon those convicted for their involvement in the Capitol attack if he were to be reelected.
Trump has consistently denied any deliberate connection.
Part of his campaign message also centers around seeking retribution for his supporters. He promises to assist them in seeking revenge on a federal government that he believes unfairly targets conservatives, including himself.
“This is the ultimate showdown. It’s a battle for victory where there are no second chances. Last year, he confidently declared, ‘Either they emerge triumphant or we emerge as the conquerors.'”
In a more recent statement, he expressed his belief that “success is our ultimate form of retribution.”
