House Republicans Call for Liz Cheney to Be Investigated Over Jan. 6 Committee Role

House Republicans are calling for Rep. Liz Cheney to be investigated over her role in the Jan. 6 committee, citing concerns about her impartiality and potential conflicts of interest.

Cheney, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, was one of two Republicans appointed to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Since her appointment, Cheney has been a vocal advocate for a thorough investigation into the events leading up to the attack and has not shied away from criticizing her own party for its handling of the matter.

However, her outspokenness has raised concerns among some House Republicans, who have accused her of using the committee as a platform for political grandstanding and have questioned her ability to conduct a fair and impartial investigation.

In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a group of House Republicans called for an investigation into Cheney’s role on the committee, alleging that she has violated House rules by using her position to attack members of her own party. The letter also raised concerns about Cheney’s ties to the committee’s staff and questioned whether she had an undisclosed conflict of interest that could compromise the investigation.

Cheney has denied any wrongdoing and has defended her role on the committee, arguing that it is crucial for Congress to conduct a thorough investigation into the events of Jan. 6 in order to prevent future attacks on democracy.

The call for an investigation into Cheney’s role on the Jan. 6 committee reflects the deep partisan divide that continues to plague Congress in the aftermath of the Capitol riot. While some Republicans have joined Democrats in calling for a thorough investigation into the attack, others have sought to downplay its significance or shift blame onto other parties.

As the Jan. 6 committee continues its work, it remains to be seen how Cheney’s role will impact the investigation and whether House Republicans will be successful in their efforts to have her removed from the committee. In the meantime, the ongoing controversy surrounding Cheney’s appointment serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing Congress as it seeks to uncover the truth about the events of Jan. 6 and hold those responsible to account.