Written by Nathaniel James.
A recent report from the Republican oversight committee has stirred up a storm, claiming that former Congresswoman Liz Cheney played fast and loose with the rules during her time on the January 6 Select Committee. The report accuses Cheney of witness tampering and even hints at possible perjury-related misconduct. These aren’t light accusations—they come with calls for the FBI to step in and dig deeper.
Barry Loudermilk, a Georgia Republican and Chair of the House Administration’s Subcommittee on Oversight, didn’t mince words when releasing his findings. He pointed fingers at Cheney for allegedly tampering with Cassidy Hutchinson, a key witness in the Jan. 6 investigation, by secretly communicating with her behind her attorney’s back. According to the report, such actions may violate federal laws, including 18 U.S.C. 1512, which covers tampering with witnesses, victims, or informants.
“Liz Cheney’s actions crossed a line,” Loudermilk’s report stated, “and there’s strong evidence to suggest she encouraged false testimony under oath.” Hutchinson’s testimony, pivotal to the committee’s narrative, is now under scrutiny. Meanwhile, the FBI’s reluctance to provide key documents—like its own interview summaries with Hutchinson—only adds to the intrigue.
Trump, Sanders, and the Political Theater
As expected, the political reactions are as polarized as ever. Former President Donald Trump has called for jail time for members of the committee, hinting at what he believes to be a gross miscarriage of justice. Meanwhile, Senator Bernie Sanders suggested an almost cinematic twist: President Joe Biden issuing preemptive pardons for committee members. You couldn’t make this stuff up if you tried.
Cheney, for her part, has stayed largely silent about these fresh allegations, instead doubling down on her criticism of Trump. That silence, however, only fuels the fire for critics who demand answers about her role in the investigation’s inner workings.
The report doesn’t just stop at Cheney, though. It also raises larger questions about how the Jan. 6 investigation was handled overall—missing documents, hidden evidence, and uncooperative officials are just the tip of the iceberg. If true, it paints a picture of an investigation more concerned with optics than uncovering the full truth.
The Bigger Picture: Security Failures and Political Influence
This isn’t the first time Loudermilk’s team has made waves. An earlier report from the subcommittee highlighted serious security lapses leading up to the Capitol riot. From intelligence failures to leadership missteps, the picture that emerges is one of systemic breakdowns.
Loudermilk’s report criticized the intense political influence that shaped decision-making before and during the event. For example, security officials reportedly prioritized how things would “look” on camera over protecting lives and property. These revelations suggest the chaos of January 6 wasn’t just the result of a spontaneous mob but also a failure of leadership at multiple levels of government.
“Political gamesmanship has no place in matters of public safety,” Loudermilk emphasized. Yet, time and again, critical decisions seemed more about scoring points than ensuring order.
Our Take
What we’re seeing here is more than just a finger-pointing match. If the allegations against Liz Cheney hold water, it raises disturbing questions about the integrity of the January 6 investigation. How can the public trust a process that’s allegedly riddled with secretive communications, missing evidence, and perjury claims?
This kind of misconduct, if proven, isn’t just bad optics—it’s bad for democracy. Investigations like these should strive to rise above political agendas, providing a transparent, objective account of events. Instead, it appears we’ve been handed a script fit for a political drama.
The public deserves better than backdoor deals and selective truth-telling. This report serves as a sobering reminder of how fragile trust in government institutions can be—and why it’s so crucial to hold everyone, regardless of party, accountable for their actions.
