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Trump Calls for Jail of January 6 Investigators, Cheney Responds

President-elect Trump suggests jail time for January 6 committee members, eliciting strong condemnation from Cheney amid concerns of political retaliation.

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Updated: Dec 9th, 2024, 7:22 PM ET

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In a recent interview, President-elect Donald Trump suggested that members of the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol insurrection should face jail time. Former Rep. Liz Cheney condemned this remark as an unacceptable attack on democracy, urging for the release of investigatory evidence. Committee member Adam Kinzinger dismissed the threat, stating that Trump cannot legally retaliate against legislative actions. As Trump prepares to reassume the presidency, there are growing anxieties regarding potential political retribution against opponents, raising further concerns about the implications for democratic institutions.

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