


Biden Awards Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson amid Controversy
President Biden honors Cheney and Thompson with the Presidential Citizens Medal during a White House ceremony amidst ongoing criticism and allegations surrounding their Jan. 6 inquiry efforts.
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During a White House ceremony, President Biden awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney and Rep. Bennie Thompson for their leadership on the Jan. 6 Committee. The ceremony recognized their service amid criticism from Republican leaders and concerns of witness tampering allegations against Cheney. Biden praised their commitment to democracy and civil rights, while some GOP members labeled the award as emblematic of partisanship. The event highlighted Cheney's contentious relationship with GOP representatives following her vocal criticism of former President Trump.
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