On Thursday, President Joe Biden will honor Liz Cheney, a former Republican congresswoman and outspoken critic of Donald Trump, with the Presidential Citizens Medal, one of the highest civilian awards in the United States. Cheney is one of 20 people to receive this prestigious medal for their outstanding service to the country and its citizens.
But here’s the twist—just as Biden is celebrating her work, Trump is warning that Cheney could be in serious legal trouble once he returns to the White House in January. The drama continues to unfold.
So, who exactly is Liz Cheney? Known for her fierce stance against Trump, Cheney was a vice-chair on the House committee that investigated Trump’s involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot. She’s the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, and over the years, she has built a reputation as a voice of integrity and courage, even if it meant crossing party lines.
In the words of the White House: “Her integrity and intrepidness remind us all what is possible if we work together.”
But despite all her contributions, Cheney’s political journey hasn’t been smooth sailing. In 2022, she lost her congressional seat to a Trump-backed candidate. She even campaigned for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2020 election—against Trump.
Yet, as Biden prepares to give her this honor, Trump isn’t holding back. He recently suggested on social media that Cheney could face legal trouble, claiming that evidence from the January 6th investigation suggests she could have broken federal laws. A Republican-led panel even accused Cheney of witness tampering. But Cheney has firmly denied these accusations.
No matter the controversy, Cheney remains one of the most prominent anti-Trump voices in the Republican Party, and Biden’s move to honor her is a clear sign of how much she has shaped the political landscape in recent years.
The question is: What’s next for Liz Cheney? Only time will tell as the political drama continues to unfold.