Cheney Condemns Trump's Jail Threats as Attack on Rule of Law
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Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney criticized President-elect Donald Trump's threat to jail her and others involved in the January 6 Capitol attack investigation, calling it an "assault on the rule of law." Trump, in an NBC interview, suggested that members of the House committee should be imprisoned, though he claimed he wouldn't direct legal action. Cheney refuted Trump's allegations, emphasizing the lack of constitutional basis for such actions and highlighting Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
- Liz Cheney calls Trump threat to jail her an ‘assault on the rule of law’ The Guardian US
- Trump lays out sweeping early acts on deportation and January 6 pardons, says Cheney and others ‘should go to jail’ CNN
- Schiff: Trump jail threat ‘about sending a message that no one better hold him to account’ The Hill
- Senators propose amendment on term limits for supreme court justices – US politics live The Guardian US
- 'Ridiculous': Cheney responds to Trump floating jail time for J6 committee members Fox News
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