Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who served on the January 6 Committee, has firmly denied allegations that she destroyed over 100 files related to the committee’s investigation into the Capitol riot.
The controversy erupted when former President Donald Trump accused the committee on December 8 of destroying evidence that he claims could have exonerated him. Representative Barry Loudermilk, who reviewed the committee’s work, supported these claims by stating that key documents and videos were missing, suggesting a deliberate failure to preserve them, which would be a violation of House rules.
Trump intensified his criticism by stating, “They erased and destroyed all evidence,” specifically targeting Cheney and other committee members. He further implied that such actions would lead to imprisonment in a civil case. When questioned about whether Cheney should face jail time, Trump responded, “They’ll have to look at that. They are free to do as they please.”
In response, Cheney labeled Trump’s accusations as “ridiculous and false.” She asserted that there is “no factual or constitutional basis for what Trump is suggesting,” describing his remarks as an “attack on the rule of law” and dismissing any legal justification for punishment.
This dispute highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the January 6 investigation and the handling of its evidence, with both sides standing firm in their positions.
