Liz Cheney, a former member of the January 6 Committee, faces allegations of tampering with a witness, sparking calls from House Republicans for an FBI investigation. A congressional report released Tuesday accuses Cheney of engaging in improper conduct that violated federal law.
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), chair of the House Administration Oversight Subcommittee, claims Cheney secretly communicated with Cassidy Hutchinson, a witness, without informing Hutchinson’s attorney. The report asserts this act likely violated 18 U.S.C. 1512, which prohibits interference with witnesses.
J6 COMMITTEE TAMPERED WITH A WITNESS: LIZ CHENEY TEXTS@JackPosobiec talks about the federal crimes that have recently been uncovered on J6 from Liz Cheney. "So, Liz Cheney, preserve your records." pic.twitter.com/upAr3aiqRo
— Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) December 17, 2024
The report also alleges that Cheney’s actions were part of broader misconduct by the January 6 Committee. Loudermilk’s findings claim the committee withheld and destroyed records that could have been included in the final report.
Hutchinson’s testimony, widely publicized by the committee, is now under scrutiny. According to the report, her most dramatic claims lacked supporting evidence, and the committee knowingly promoted falsehoods.
In 2022, Liz Cheney demanded criminal referrals for anyone who attempted to influence January 6 witness testimony.@OversightAdmn's report reveals Cheney colluded with star witness Cassidy Hutchinson.
Liz Cheney must be investigated! pic.twitter.com/y0IFl49dBc
— Christian Collins (@CollinsforTX) December 17, 2024
Since no one is above the law.
Cassidy Hutchinson and Liz Cheney should have to face the consequences for their many lies. People sat in jail for their false testimonies and Cheney’s witness tampering. pic.twitter.com/IKU1ObPJNX— Big Fish (@BigFish3000) December 17, 2024
Cheney, who recently stated she should not face jail time, has denied wrongdoing. Critics argue her public comments suggest an effort to distance herself from mounting accusations of unethical behavior.
Republicans also allege collusion between the January 6 Committee and Special Counsel Jack Smith. They argue the committee’s actions were politically motivated, aimed at damaging President Donald Trump and his supporters.
