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liz cheney: i do not know. i do think it is important and the issues i have been talking about tonight, i want to continue to be involved, issues that have to do with our constitution and education and young people. this country has so much potential. when you look at what happens in the midterms -- and how at the end of the day people fundamentally rejected crazy. [applause] and i think making sure people have good candidates. making sure people get in and run for office and and i would like to continue to make sure that people understand and love american history and learn from it. we are not that many generations away from the civil war, from the founders. i am going to give john meacham a book plug here. he has a new lincoln biography out. he does a wonderful thing in his book, he takes it for a walk that lincoln did every morning. he talks about abraham lincoln having been in the house chamber when john quincy adams was also member of the house. and abraham lincoln was in the chamber when john quincy adams
liz cheney: i do not know. i do think it is important and the issues i have been talking about tonight, i want to continue to be involved, issues that have to do with our constitution and education and young people. this country has so much potential. when you look at what happens in the midterms -- and how at the end of the day people fundamentally rejected crazy. [applause] and i think making sure people have good candidates. making sure people get in and run for office and and i would like...
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we need liz cheney can you talk about his role? >> sure. the congressional black caucus has lobbied heavily for bennie thompson which had jurisdiction over a lot of the january 6th-related investigations to be the share of this as well, and so he did so and became in a lot of ways the sort of moral authority of the committee but he -- because he had additional chores with the homeland security committee, delegated a lot of the nitty giddy to the vice chair. and originally, he thought about giving that role to jamie raskin and congressman raskin prevailed upon thompson, i think it was tantamount to pushing an open door, that accentuating the bipartisan nature of the committee would be a great idea and cheney would be a useful way to do so thompson didn't need much convincing in that regard and i think that ended up being the most consequential choice, really, in the committee not just to have liz cheney on it, which was nancy pelosi's decision, but to have her as vice chair and the most public-facing individual on the committee. >> i have so
we need liz cheney can you talk about his role? >> sure. the congressional black caucus has lobbied heavily for bennie thompson which had jurisdiction over a lot of the january 6th-related investigations to be the share of this as well, and so he did so and became in a lot of ways the sort of moral authority of the committee but he -- because he had additional chores with the homeland security committee, delegated a lot of the nitty giddy to the vice chair. and originally, he thought...
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nancy pelosi to trust and empower liz cheney and then liz cheney playing the decisive role that she played in her partnership with chairman thompson, of course. not to dis any of the other members of the committee but the attempt to get cassidy hutchinson to be loyal that you just read, you know that that was also the script for everyone else who was subpoenaed or contacted by the committee and, you know, you have to assume that it worked over and over and over and over again so we're getting a glimpse of the way this white house operated, but also the way that they tried once again to cover up and to obstruct justice, and probably are still doing so. >> you know, charlie, have i the piece that you're talking about nancy pelosi's really fateful decision to call kevin mccarthy's bluff i went back and was reminded that kevin mccarthy and mitch mcconnell were in before they were out they sent their designees, i believe it was congressman kako, jump in, luke, if i got any of this wrong. >> that's right. >> and went in and negotiated and achieved he got all of the terms for a bipartisan commiss
nancy pelosi to trust and empower liz cheney and then liz cheney playing the decisive role that she played in her partnership with chairman thompson, of course. not to dis any of the other members of the committee but the attempt to get cassidy hutchinson to be loyal that you just read, you know that that was also the script for everyone else who was subpoenaed or contacted by the committee and, you know, you have to assume that it worked over and over and over and over again so we're getting a...
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cheney, we're all aware of liz cheney's public role in the committee, impressive, vocal, very very public, but her role on the committee as a whole behind the scenes in terms of prepping and convincing republican witnesses who are about to appear or have been subpoenaed to appear before committee. what was her role in that, in just making people comfortable in coming to appear and testify. >> it's a pretty remarkable story that i learned of from -- i interviewed for the circus, i interviewed sarah matthews who you all may remember was the deputy white house press secretary that was at the white house on january 6th and testified before the committee. and i asked her, i said, you know, how did this happen, who reached out to you initially to ask you to come in and testify assuming that it was a staff person, and she said, a mutual friend, someone that she knows, that she trusts that liz cheney knows reached out to her. smart move, and her first meeting was not with staff. she had no interaction with staff. she had a two-hour one-on one meeting that liz cheney convinced her she should testi
cheney, we're all aware of liz cheney's public role in the committee, impressive, vocal, very very public, but her role on the committee as a whole behind the scenes in terms of prepping and convincing republican witnesses who are about to appear or have been subpoenaed to appear before committee. what was her role in that, in just making people comfortable in coming to appear and testify. >> it's a pretty remarkable story that i learned of from -- i interviewed for the circus, i...
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i can't think of anyone more to discuss this topic than congressman liz cheney. the leader of the discussion is the leader of the -- author activist and global advocate of health and well-being of children. she has dedicated her career to helping others through education, compassion and the expansion of civil rights. since joining the walton family foundation, carol has led work to create the opportunity for people through collaboration and community led change, high-quality education for children, protects our environment and build vibrant, inclusive communities. she has written and spoken extensively on how much -- find common solutions to help people achieve their ambitions. previously, she just -- she served as the national director and chief operating officer at the defamation league. she is a sought after public speaker. she presented the inaugural summit on the united states of women was named one of the 25 women changing the world in 2017. i am honored to welcome my friend carol stern. [applause] >> good evening. i am so excited to see so many family memb
i can't think of anyone more to discuss this topic than congressman liz cheney. the leader of the discussion is the leader of the -- author activist and global advocate of health and well-being of children. she has dedicated her career to helping others through education, compassion and the expansion of civil rights. since joining the walton family foundation, carol has led work to create the opportunity for people through collaboration and community led change, high-quality education for...
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zoe lofgren and liz cheney. it says you cannot use this archaic law from the 1800, rutherford b. hayes days to stop the will of the people. >> what's surprising about the law, first of all, that's an incredible memory, and i'm eager to hear more and more detail about the walking of that mahogany box. what's interesting is it has 15 republicans who have signed on or cosponsored the bill. there are names that will be familiar, retiring senators that have less skin in the game. also signing on, lindsey graham, chuck grassley, mitch mcconnell, republicans in leadership have been so loathe to say anything contrary to the conservative line about january 6th. they have been loathe to hold accountable any of the insurrectionists or any of the plotters of this coup, do you see this as an indication that republicans like those might have more of an appetite to act as a check on people like donald trump in the coming years? should we read anything into their support for this bill? >> well, first of all, there was a bit of a check with those midterm elections in the u.s. senate races, could
zoe lofgren and liz cheney. it says you cannot use this archaic law from the 1800, rutherford b. hayes days to stop the will of the people. >> what's surprising about the law, first of all, that's an incredible memory, and i'm eager to hear more and more detail about the walking of that mahogany box. what's interesting is it has 15 republicans who have signed on or cosponsored the bill. there are names that will be familiar, retiring senators that have less skin in the game. also signing...
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liz cheney vice chair, republican from wyoming. their statements i think frame the way they want the public and the history books to understand the purpose of these findings. pelosi writing that this committee did a job diligently regarding our democracy and is calling on americans to vote only for those who are dutiful in their defense of our constitution, meaning don't vote for election deniers. don't vote for people who try to block the legitimate results of an election. benny thompson saying he thinks most americans are going to turn their backs on what he calls enemies of democracy, but saying that he believes white supremacists and violent extremists are going to rally to the side of election deniers, so trying to frame it in those terms. and liz cheney, a republican talking about her great, great grandfather joining the union army to try to help lincoln hold the country together. those are the three narratives that the house speaker and the two chairs and the vice chair of the committee want to frame this, to say this is not
liz cheney vice chair, republican from wyoming. their statements i think frame the way they want the public and the history books to understand the purpose of these findings. pelosi writing that this committee did a job diligently regarding our democracy and is calling on americans to vote only for those who are dutiful in their defense of our constitution, meaning don't vote for election deniers. don't vote for people who try to block the legitimate results of an election. benny thompson...
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i think liz cheney explained it best, she l liz cheney explained it best, she said that the former president believes he is above the law and does not need to abide by the constitution. he said that he would set the can institution to one side, do you think the country is ready to prosecute a former president? there are lots of things _ prosecute a former president? there are lots of things that _ prosecute a former president? there are lots of things that the _ prosecute a former president? there are lots of things that the fans i prosecute a former president? fuss are lots of things that the fans and that the united states hasn't done, i don't know if the country is ready to prosecute a former president, but the country is ready to move on for tit—for—tat politics. one of the things in 2024 is how much more of this candy stomach? how much more can the american public stomach of the rancour between the parties. there are people who have serious economic woes, there are issues around reproductive freedom and voting rights issues, there are serious issues, not to minimise the fact that we
i think liz cheney explained it best, she l liz cheney explained it best, she said that the former president believes he is above the law and does not need to abide by the constitution. he said that he would set the can institution to one side, do you think the country is ready to prosecute a former president? there are lots of things _ prosecute a former president? there are lots of things that _ prosecute a former president? there are lots of things that the _ prosecute a former president?...
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but equally revealing is what liz cheney said next. >> these non privileged tax are further evidence that president trump supreme dereliction of duty during those 187 minutes and mr. meadows testimony will bear on another key question before this committee. did donald trump through action or inaction corruptly seek to obstruct or impede congress's official proceeding to count electoral votes. >> cheney was suggesting deliberately for the first time that trump might have committed a felony, and the language she carefully used and later repeated pointed to a specific section of the criminal code under section 1510 title 18. that said that whoever obstructs or influences any official proceeding or attempts to do so shall be fined under this titled not more than 20 years or both. a year later, the january six committee is finally ready to prevent its conclusions that will happen next week. on monday, the panel is expected to meet and consider issuing civil criminal referrals against certain people. the final report will be is expected to be released wednesday. those are just referrals, t
but equally revealing is what liz cheney said next. >> these non privileged tax are further evidence that president trump supreme dereliction of duty during those 187 minutes and mr. meadows testimony will bear on another key question before this committee. did donald trump through action or inaction corruptly seek to obstruct or impede congress's official proceeding to count electoral votes. >> cheney was suggesting deliberately for the first time that trump might have committed a...
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mike pence, ted cruz, any other republican, liz cheney aren't the kind of people who are going to defer to ron desantis's decide to sort of step down. i think despite all of this, he is the overwhelming front runner and has to be taken very seriously because of that. i will >> and i want to talk about ron desantis, somebody you have been writing about at the atlantic. i laughed want to read the latest piece, we'll get to it in a second. i do think setting aside the presidential race which let's just remind everybody, is years away. beyond just the accolades saying cringing of what trump is doing, the right-wing media -- the fact that he seems to have lost rupert murdoch new york headlines -- is fox news next? it begs the question, is there anything the man can do to sort of turn the wheel back to a time when he was more championed if you will by the right wing? >> my sense is and this is kind of a personal pet issue with me. there has been such a high-level cowardice up and down the conservative media, the ecosystem, the republican party that if he does turn a corner, if he just sort of
mike pence, ted cruz, any other republican, liz cheney aren't the kind of people who are going to defer to ron desantis's decide to sort of step down. i think despite all of this, he is the overwhelming front runner and has to be taken very seriously because of that. i will >> and i want to talk about ron desantis, somebody you have been writing about at the atlantic. i laughed want to read the latest piece, we'll get to it in a second. i do think setting aside the presidential race which...
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. >> we're just talking about liz cheney, of course, raskin was asked about the legacy of liz cheney, and this is part of what liz cheney had to say in her presentation today. >> no man who would behave that way at that moment in time can ever serve in any position of authority in our nation again. he is unfit for any office. >> frank, let's talk about that for a moment. if these charges result in an impeachment from the attorney general, from the department of justice, the recommendation of course, of the special counsel, jack smith, if there is a conviction, that would, at least according to the 14th amendment, which would be tested in court, and has never been tested, that would be determinative that donald trump could not run or could not be sworn in as president of the united states. >> well, as andrew weissmann and others have said earlier, there is debate on what would happen here, whether in fact a particular statute that says for example, regarding insurrection, you can't hold office again, whether that would overrule the constitution, whether the people of the united states
. >> we're just talking about liz cheney, of course, raskin was asked about the legacy of liz cheney, and this is part of what liz cheney had to say in her presentation today. >> no man who would behave that way at that moment in time can ever serve in any position of authority in our nation again. he is unfit for any office. >> frank, let's talk about that for a moment. if these charges result in an impeachment from the attorney general, from the department of justice, the...
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let's play liz cheney, so many powerful statements over the committee's work. so many public statements that made news and so many that seemed to kind of speak to the highest aspirations and aims of the committee. she did that today. let's play that. >> among the most shameful of this committee's findings was that president trump sat in the dining room off the oval office watching the violent riot at the capitol on television. for hours he would not issue a public statement instructing his supporters to disburse and leave the capitol. despite urgent pleas from his white house staff and dozens of others to do so. members of his family, his white house lawyers, virtually all of those around him knew that this simple act was critical. for hours he would not do it. during this time, law enforcement agents were attacked and seriously injured. the capitol was invaded, the electoral count was halted and the lives of those put in the capitol were at risk. in addition to being unlawful as described in our report. this was an utter moral failure, and a clear dereliction
let's play liz cheney, so many powerful statements over the committee's work. so many public statements that made news and so many that seemed to kind of speak to the highest aspirations and aims of the committee. she did that today. let's play that. >> among the most shameful of this committee's findings was that president trump sat in the dining room off the oval office watching the violent riot at the capitol on television. for hours he would not issue a public statement instructing...
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if your congresswoman liz cheney in particular, and you have been censored by your party in wyoming, you're no longer a member of congress, you know, there is the idea of she can just go all out and hammer the point again. this is a continuing threat. >> now, if you have an opportunity to extend and reinforce a narrative, you will probably take it. and of the ten house republicans who voted to impeach donald trump, eight did not make it back, including liz cheney and adam kinzinger. some of them did not run, but many of them lost in their primary. and so, one of the most interesting questions that is to be answered is what is the political destination or future or direction for adam kinzinger or liz cheney? because there's talk about them challenging trump in a republican primary, there's talk about them doing some kind of nonprofit organizational effort. but they represent a very significant number of moderate republicans who are uncomfortable with trumpism and are looking for some kind of home. >> here is how congress zoe lofgren explained what they're going to tell us all on monda
if your congresswoman liz cheney in particular, and you have been censored by your party in wyoming, you're no longer a member of congress, you know, there is the idea of she can just go all out and hammer the point again. this is a continuing threat. >> now, if you have an opportunity to extend and reinforce a narrative, you will probably take it. and of the ten house republicans who voted to impeach donald trump, eight did not make it back, including liz cheney and adam kinzinger. some...
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or following liz cheney or people watching this committee and have been persuaded. not by anybody else, but by this committee, that all these people broke laws. so i don't think there was any way for this to end besides some sort of criminal referral. >> we'll see what happens with that. what about jack smith and the subpoenas to these county officials and these key places where donald trump or people around him tried to pressure local officials, county official, to overturn the results of the election. what does this signal, carol? >> if people are always saying he's not going to let my moss grow under him, this is proof positive that he's not. he's asking for all of this information that specifically seeks in i communications these key county officials received from trump lawyers, trump aides. a list of more than two dozen of those people including everyone from rudy giuliani, jeff eastman, jeff clark, who were essentially hench men and puppeteers of donald trump's in the effort to try to block the election results from being certified. so to ask for those communi
or following liz cheney or people watching this committee and have been persuaded. not by anybody else, but by this committee, that all these people broke laws. so i don't think there was any way for this to end besides some sort of criminal referral. >> we'll see what happens with that. what about jack smith and the subpoenas to these county officials and these key places where donald trump or people around him tried to pressure local officials, county official, to overturn the results...
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trillion dollar on the bus there were nine republicans wh crossed the aisle to support liz cheney is one of them. are we gonna see more that working together in smalle groups as we saw in th committee specifically >> richard, i think the shor answer is no if you look at the nin republicans are crossed over t vote with the democrats, seven of them are not returning in the new congress you have kevin mccarthy no only whipping people against voting be on the, messi wa voted against a senate republican, saying you voted for this omnibus spending bill we won't take up a single piec of legislation you come up wit over the next two years. let's face it that 18 republicans in th senate the deal makers of the senate. there's not gonna be any legislation coming from th senate, bipartisan legislation they're not gonna be a part of if kevin mccarthy is to be taken at the, words very intention is to shut down th house of representatives and make sure nothing happens. i think there is very little window for comedy at least until it is found that the house is brought to a halt effectively shuts dow
trillion dollar on the bus there were nine republicans wh crossed the aisle to support liz cheney is one of them. are we gonna see more that working together in smalle groups as we saw in th committee specifically >> richard, i think the shor answer is no if you look at the nin republicans are crossed over t vote with the democrats, seven of them are not returning in the new congress you have kevin mccarthy no only whipping people against voting be on the, messi wa voted against a senate...
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liz cheney was trying to protect our country. i was -- i'm not old but i'm sees and i was there in 2000. i was very close to the gore is while i had my own feelings of what may or may not have happened with the vote allegory knew the importance o a peaceful and smoot transition of government liz cheney - benny thompson to get th facts. she loves this country - our democracy or so mattered most we have to recognize tha people are really -- even listening to some of th earlier broadcasts msnbc. trying to undermine people basic confidence i institutions in our democracy we cannot allow that to happen i think she played a ver critical role. i think every member of that committee played a critica role >> representative debbie dean. columns are we have to go shor a little bit today we can continue ou conversation after michiga wins on december 31st agains tcu. how about that >> go blue and i know that's what's going to happen. even though -- all be in -- >> love it thank you so much, representative at the top of the hour for you more o
liz cheney was trying to protect our country. i was -- i'm not old but i'm sees and i was there in 2000. i was very close to the gore is while i had my own feelings of what may or may not have happened with the vote allegory knew the importance o a peaceful and smoot transition of government liz cheney - benny thompson to get th facts. she loves this country - our democracy or so mattered most we have to recognize tha people are really -- even listening to some of th earlier broadcasts msnbc....
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when we are talking liz cheney, she is not a republican. she may have a name republican on her. like i said, i voted for democrats all along the way. there have been plenty of democrats. i have been into the union, i have been nonunion. to say that republicans hate whatever, no, we don't. we want fair elections and we do not think we are getting them. and those people went down there for a reason. host: referring to the two republicans that were initially picked to serve on this january 6 committee by their leader kevin mccarthy, jim jordan of ohio and jim banks. he recalled that the speaker, speaker pelosi at the time, would not allow them to sit on the committee. she appointed liz cheney and adam kinzinger. those two are not returning to the 118th congress. to democrats on the committee are also not returning to the 118th congress. stephanie murphy decided to retire from congress and elaine luria lost her reelection bid. paul in park city, utah. caller: hello. host: we are listening to you. what is your take on a january 6 work? -- on the january 6 committees work? caller: the
when we are talking liz cheney, she is not a republican. she may have a name republican on her. like i said, i voted for democrats all along the way. there have been plenty of democrats. i have been into the union, i have been nonunion. to say that republicans hate whatever, no, we don't. we want fair elections and we do not think we are getting them. and those people went down there for a reason. host: referring to the two republicans that were initially picked to serve on this january 6...
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we talk about liz cheney and her outsized role in all of this. you note that she maintained a captain ahab-like focus on donald trump as a singular threat to democracy. some of that focus made other committee members nervous because they weren't sure where her service to democracy began or ended and where her own political aspirations began. and i wonder if you have any insight into all that and how much of this is about, you know, capital "d" democracy and someone who believed they should be the next nominee or challenge thump on the republican ticket. >> sure. the question was an obvious one both for other members and for staffers given the fact that liz cheney just a couple of months before she joined the committee had refused to rule out the possibility she, liz cheney, might run for president in 2024. it did beg the question to a lot of people, what are her motives now, my own view, and i think the facts bear this out, is that what cheney did in service to -- on the committee came at a very, very significant political cost. it's hard, frankl
we talk about liz cheney and her outsized role in all of this. you note that she maintained a captain ahab-like focus on donald trump as a singular threat to democracy. some of that focus made other committee members nervous because they weren't sure where her service to democracy began or ended and where her own political aspirations began. and i wonder if you have any insight into all that and how much of this is about, you know, capital "d" democracy and someone who believed they...
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because we know adam kinzinger and liz cheney are not true republicans. now, i want to talk about what we do know. we know there are many people in washington that hate donald trump area -- trump. we know they did not want him to be president in 2016, we also know that when he became president and did such a good job straightening this country out, they made up their minds saying they would make sure he never got back in that white house. i wonder if you could answer some questions, especially about the fairness of that committee. host: thanks for the call. guest: sure, thank you. as you may know, it is a bit ironic there are some who claim this was a partisan committee, because, as many will remember, the effort that was made was to have a bipartisan, evenly divided 9/11 like commission look into this. that was blocked by the republicans in the senate. so, had the democrats in the house who introduced the resolution to create that commission had their way, there would have been a 9/11 like commission split evenly among republicans and democrats. the reas
because we know adam kinzinger and liz cheney are not true republicans. now, i want to talk about what we do know. we know there are many people in washington that hate donald trump area -- trump. we know they did not want him to be president in 2016, we also know that when he became president and did such a good job straightening this country out, they made up their minds saying they would make sure he never got back in that white house. i wonder if you could answer some questions, especially...
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meanwhile congresswoman liz cheney, speaking at an event last night after the january 6th select committee concluded its investigation by urging the justice department to prosecute trump for his role in the capital riot. it was with solemnity and sadness. um that you know the facts lead to, um, criminal referrals for the former president, united states , cheney and the committee based their recommendation on multiple crimes, including conspiracy to defraud the united states. obstruction of an official proceeding and inciting insurrection. the referrals are largely symbolic. the justice department is not required to act. instead it's conducting its own investigation, which is well underway. accountable capitol police officer harry dunn, who fended off riders on january, 6th agrees with the committee's recommendation. nobody's above the law, so he needs to go to court and have his day in court vice president mike pence is urging the justice department not to indict trump, saying trump's actions were reckless, not criminal. at this time of year. we're all thinking about the most important thi
meanwhile congresswoman liz cheney, speaking at an event last night after the january 6th select committee concluded its investigation by urging the justice department to prosecute trump for his role in the capital riot. it was with solemnity and sadness. um that you know the facts lead to, um, criminal referrals for the former president, united states , cheney and the committee based their recommendation on multiple crimes, including conspiracy to defraud the united states. obstruction of an...
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yamiche: so fin, you heard liz cheney say it clearly. we, of course, know he is also running for re-election. you told your producers you're fastening your seat belt to think about the coverage. what are you expecting? fin: i am fastening my seat belt, getting ared for the 2024 republican presidential primary process. donald trump, as you mentioned, as entered and in an historic way because not only with the referrals, there are multiple investigations. this former president who is also again getting a sizable support within t party is looking at charges within next year. that's something that could possibly happen so yes, i think that donald trump and, you know, and, again, his positionening within the party and when the other potential rivals jump into the race, including potentially govern of florida ron desantis, his former vice president mike pence, maybe a couple of governors here and there, nicky hailey programs. you're going to see this process of something we haven't seen before so yeah, i think it's going to be pretty impactful
yamiche: so fin, you heard liz cheney say it clearly. we, of course, know he is also running for re-election. you told your producers you're fastening your seat belt to think about the coverage. what are you expecting? fin: i am fastening my seat belt, getting ared for the 2024 republican presidential primary process. donald trump, as you mentioned, as entered and in an historic way because not only with the referrals, there are multiple investigations. this former president who is also again...
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brands up, liz cheney for her work on the january 6th committee. >> yeah. you know, she's truly i think the american hero of the year as far as americans go. she lost her job. it's one thing to go out on a line and stand up and take a stand. it's another thing when you're sacrificing. this is the whole problem we see with republicans. not one of them -- they realize if they stand up, a lot of them lose their job and she lost her job. she will be a politician on the scene for decades to come. she could be presidential timber in the future. but i think that her brand is as strong as any political brand out there, and you've got to give her kudos every way, shape, or form. she put on a stunning performance for january 6th. >> we often hear how divided the electorate is, maybe they are. i brought up anthony fauci a few weeks back talking about how republicans keep bashing fauci. he was the only person out of 15 people polled -- in a recent poll that was positive, number two, the one closest to anthony fauci, liz cheney. >> yeah. she's done an incredible job ove
brands up, liz cheney for her work on the january 6th committee. >> yeah. you know, she's truly i think the american hero of the year as far as americans go. she lost her job. it's one thing to go out on a line and stand up and take a stand. it's another thing when you're sacrificing. this is the whole problem we see with republicans. not one of them -- they realize if they stand up, a lot of them lose their job and she lost her job. she will be a politician on the scene for decades to...
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liz cheney brought more of the frame of history to her comments than others did. what were you thinking as you are watching this hearing? i tried to suggest some historical reference points for it in terms of importance in the history of congressional hearings. i think the debate among you historians would simply be, is it the most important? and if it is not the most important hearing in congressional history, what is? >> well, first, i also have a story of -- you write history to and have strong opinions about history. this is about as important as it gets. because one of the things that congress needs to do in american life's show when bad things have been done and say to future citizens and leaders, this must never happen again, and in 1974, that was a year when oddly enough, that did not happen. there is an energetic senate committee, as you well know. house judiciary, they came out in favor of articles of impeachment against richard nixon. and then nixon resigned to avoid conviction and going to jail. gerald ford pardoning him. for years, that was seen as a
liz cheney brought more of the frame of history to her comments than others did. what were you thinking as you are watching this hearing? i tried to suggest some historical reference points for it in terms of importance in the history of congressional hearings. i think the debate among you historians would simply be, is it the most important? and if it is not the most important hearing in congressional history, what is? >> well, first, i also have a story of -- you write history to and...
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liz cheney. i always liked liz cheney. when she went on that panel and started saying the things that she said, sorry, liz cheney, you are out. host: this go back to those taxes because this is from tuesday, ways and means committee ranking member, this time a republican from texas, kevin brady, urged democrats on the committee not to release the tax returns of the former president. >> let me be clear, our concern is not whether the president should have made his tax returns public, as is traditional, nor about the accuracy of his tax returns. that is for the irs and the taxpayer to determine. our concern is that if taken, this committee action will set a terrible precedent that unleashes a dangerous new political weapon that reaches far beyond the former president and overturns decades of privacy protections for average americans that has existed since the watergate reforms. our current law was put in place to prevent presidents and members of congress from targeting political enemies through their tax returns. unfortunat
liz cheney. i always liked liz cheney. when she went on that panel and started saying the things that she said, sorry, liz cheney, you are out. host: this go back to those taxes because this is from tuesday, ways and means committee ranking member, this time a republican from texas, kevin brady, urged democrats on the committee not to release the tax returns of the former president. >> let me be clear, our concern is not whether the president should have made his tax returns public, as is...
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liz cheney. i always liked liz cheney. when she went on that panel and started saying the things that she said, sorry, liz cheney, you are out. host: this go back to those taxes because this is from tuesday, ways and means committee ranking member, this time a republican from texas, kevin brady, urged democrats on the committee not to release the tax returns of the former president. >> let me be clear, our concern is not whether the president should have made his tax returns public, as is traditional, nor about the accuracy of his tax returns. that is for the irs and the taxpayer to determine. our concern is that if taken, this committee action will set a terrible precedent that unleashes a dangerous new political weapon that reaches far beyond the former president and overturns decades of privacy protections for average americans that has existed since the watergate reforms. our current law was put in place to prevent presidents and members of congress from targeting political enemies through their tax returns. unfortunat
liz cheney. i always liked liz cheney. when she went on that panel and started saying the things that she said, sorry, liz cheney, you are out. host: this go back to those taxes because this is from tuesday, ways and means committee ranking member, this time a republican from texas, kevin brady, urged democrats on the committee not to release the tax returns of the former president. >> let me be clear, our concern is not whether the president should have made his tax returns public, as is...
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miss cheney, and you know what the documents were hutchinson replies, i don' know liz cheney - how frequently, did you see hi do this. let's hutchinson, i mean, it's hard - i want to say once a week, o twice -- its -- i can recall specific time that i did maybe it does, and maybe jus over a dozen, but this is over a period december through mi january. white house chief of staff mar meadows, was regularly throwin white house documents into the fireplace, in the period directly before and afte january 6th. now, we don't know what was in those documents that mar meadows was burning. but cassidy hutchinson does go on to describe several instances, in which meadow burned documents right after meeting with pennsylvani republican congressman, scot perry. trump ally who reportedl sought a pardon from trump i his role in trying to overturn the election quote, miss hutchinson, quote. i know between two and fou times, meadows had had mr. perry in his office, right before burning the documents miss cheney, do you know wha mr. perry was talking to him about? miss hutchinson, electio issues liz cheney, any
miss cheney, and you know what the documents were hutchinson replies, i don' know liz cheney - how frequently, did you see hi do this. let's hutchinson, i mean, it's hard - i want to say once a week, o twice -- its -- i can recall specific time that i did maybe it does, and maybe jus over a dozen, but this is over a period december through mi january. white house chief of staff mar meadows, was regularly throwin white house documents into the fireplace, in the period directly before and afte...
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it's part of the forward from liz cheney, and she says, part of the tragedy of january six, is the conduct of those who knew, the what happened was profoundly wrong. but nevertheless tried to downplay, minimize, it were defend those responsible. and efforts continues every day. today, i'm perhaps most disappointed in many of my fellow conservatives, who know better. those who stayed it against the threats of communism, and islamic terrorism, by concluded that it was easier to appease donald trump, where keep their heads down. i had hoped for more, from them. that's a of a closing message, as she leaves congress. >> it sure is. she drew a bright line, and there are very few republicans who have followed her over that byline, where she said very clearly, and i think this is a very powerful affirmation of the case. that if we look at this, evidence donald trump should -- has been critical of trump. they will not say that as unequivocally. as unequivocally opening the door to supporting trump, if in fact somehow he wins the republican nomination again. obviously, kevin mccarthy is gone further
it's part of the forward from liz cheney, and she says, part of the tragedy of january six, is the conduct of those who knew, the what happened was profoundly wrong. but nevertheless tried to downplay, minimize, it were defend those responsible. and efforts continues every day. today, i'm perhaps most disappointed in many of my fellow conservatives, who know better. those who stayed it against the threats of communism, and islamic terrorism, by concluded that it was easier to appease donald...
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we focused a lot on liz cheney's rebukes of the republican party. we are to believe -- let's dip in and listen. >> it made the experiment of our great nation so remarkable was that the american people put their faith in their fellow citizens to tell the truth and to make difficult choices we have taken these ideals for granted for far too long. instead of using our platform to advance the well being of our nation and our people, we have turned this institution into an echo chamber of lies. coming home, i believe american democracy was infallible. how could a nation that fought a civil war for the freedom of all, a nation that van kwushed fascism and communism, how could it falter? how could we stand atop mount everest only to decide that we prepare to fight in the mud. i have sworn an oath both in uniform and in this office to protect this nation and its constitution. while overseas, i witnessed the dangers that radicalization of believes can have on people in iraq and afghanistan. sadly since coming to congress, i have watched our republicans and d
we focused a lot on liz cheney's rebukes of the republican party. we are to believe -- let's dip in and listen. >> it made the experiment of our great nation so remarkable was that the american people put their faith in their fellow citizens to tell the truth and to make difficult choices we have taken these ideals for granted for far too long. instead of using our platform to advance the well being of our nation and our people, we have turned this institution into an echo chamber of...
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because we know adam kinzinger and liz cheney are not true republicans. now, i want to talk about what we do know. we know there are many people in washington that hate donald trump area -- trump. we know they did not want him to be president in 2016, we also know that when he became president and did such a good job straightening this country out, they made up their minds saying they would make sure he never got back in that white house. i wonder if you could answer some questions, especially about the fairness of that committee. host: thanks for the call. guest: sure, thank you. as you may know, it is a bit ironic there are some who claim this was a partisan committee, because, as many will remember, the effort that was made was to have a bipartisan, evenly divided 9/11 like commission look into this. that was blocked by the republicans in the senate. so, had the democrats in the house who introduced the resolution to create that commission had their way, there would have been a 9/11 like commission split evenly among republicans and democrats. the reas
because we know adam kinzinger and liz cheney are not true republicans. now, i want to talk about what we do know. we know there are many people in washington that hate donald trump area -- trump. we know they did not want him to be president in 2016, we also know that when he became president and did such a good job straightening this country out, they made up their minds saying they would make sure he never got back in that white house. i wonder if you could answer some questions, especially...
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not only did he use trump's people in setting up the testimony against trump, he had liz cheney, the conservatives' conservative, a conservative that had a higher acu rating than anybody else, bennie thompson repeatedly put her out front to show just how bipartisan this to january 6th committee was and the impact has been devastating to donald trump and probably a good reason why 20 million people watched the opening and millions watched other hearings and why so many people went out and voted and said democracy in the midterms was in the forefront of their minds. >> liz cheney has received, and rightfully so, a lot of praise for her role on the january 6th committee and her bravery, but congressman thompson also deserves praise for putting country over self and checking -- he just didn't have any of the ego that so many congressional members have when they are presented with a microphone and a large stage. i am curious, though what's going to happen now with those congressmen who choetz not to show up and speak to the committee and they didn't respond to subpoenas. you've got four r
not only did he use trump's people in setting up the testimony against trump, he had liz cheney, the conservatives' conservative, a conservative that had a higher acu rating than anybody else, bennie thompson repeatedly put her out front to show just how bipartisan this to january 6th committee was and the impact has been devastating to donald trump and probably a good reason why 20 million people watched the opening and millions watched other hearings and why so many people went out and voted...
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he wants it with kinzinger and liz cheney. that was his fault. she winds up with a committee that had an incredible success at presenting republican witnesses against the former president. your thoughts? s against >> another one of kevn mccarthy's really smooth political moves. it was really dumb. speaker pelosi rejected two of, i believe, five nominees that kevin mccarthy put out because they were people who were potentially involved in the conspiracy. they shouldn't serve on the committee. instead of replacing them, mccarthy said, oh, i will cripple the committee by taking all the members off. then i could call it partisan. it ended up being bipartisan because adam kinzinger and liz cheney became members of the committee, and it did, and a better job, certainly, than kevin mccarthy expected, and frankly, then, anyone i expected in bringing this investigation to life, and presenting it to the american people in a way that was impactful, digestible, it wasn't, you know, just a bunch of people going blah, blah blah, for hours on end. they used vid
he wants it with kinzinger and liz cheney. that was his fault. she winds up with a committee that had an incredible success at presenting republican witnesses against the former president. your thoughts? s against >> another one of kevn mccarthy's really smooth political moves. it was really dumb. speaker pelosi rejected two of, i believe, five nominees that kevin mccarthy put out because they were people who were potentially involved in the conspiracy. they shouldn't serve on the...
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that has been liz cheney's primary mission and she's been the loudest voice on this committee. we can expect the report and the hearings to largely mirror what we've seen during these eight hearings over the summer which sort of showed the arc of the former president's efforts to overturn results of the elections and the various operations that were all simultaneously taking place in order to fulfill his wishes. but that largely serves as the roadmap for this report, and we know from members, especially from liz cheney, that she views it as the committee's really duty to provide this prosecutorial roadmap for the department of justice to pursue charges against the former president and some of the allies that were working closely with him. >> and finally, jackie, before you go, where do we stand on the potential for the government shutdown? i understand a week -- they bought themselves a week. >> reporter: yeah. we know that the house is called to come back into session next week. this is a rinse and repeat process that we've seen pretty much every year and is likely only going
that has been liz cheney's primary mission and she's been the loudest voice on this committee. we can expect the report and the hearings to largely mirror what we've seen during these eight hearings over the summer which sort of showed the arc of the former president's efforts to overturn results of the elections and the various operations that were all simultaneously taking place in order to fulfill his wishes. but that largely serves as the roadmap for this report, and we know from members,...
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the republican liz cheney said donald trump _ like hell. the republican liz cheney said donald trump refusal- like hell. the republican liz cheney said donald trump refusal to - like hell. the republican liz cheney said donald trump refusal to call i said donald trump refusal to call off his supporters when he stormed the capital was shameful. in additional to being unlawful as we described an oral report this was a moral dealer and a dereliction of duty. evidence of this can be seen in the testimony of president trumps own white house counsel and several witnesses. no man who would behave that way at that moment in time can ever serve in any position of authority in our nation again. he is unfit for any office.— unfit for any office. straight to washington or _ unfit for any office. straight to | washington or correspondence unfit for any office. straight to - washington or correspondence first is life with us. help us understand what a criminal referral is nomia iqbal? it what a criminal referral is nomia lubal? . ., what a criminal ref
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do what liz cheney did. other than anthony fauci, i say that and i know it triggers the snowflakes on the trump right. snowflakes, please, lock yourself in a freezer so you don't melt. anthony fauci, the most popular man in america when it comes to public service. number two, please, snowflakes, don't get triggered. liz cheney. because liz made a decision. she knew she could do the right thing or get reelected. liz lived politically to fight another day. that's a decision mike pence needs to make right now. we don't know what the political landscape is going to look like in two years, five years, ten years. mike pence could have a future there. he's trying to get elected in donald trump's republican party. it's never going to happen. as old texas politicians say, there's nothing in the middle of text but kwhit white lines and armadillos. there's not a path for mike pence. he needs to do the right thing, and that, elise, is what he's trying to do right now, and he's going to fail. on that happy news, not happ
do what liz cheney did. other than anthony fauci, i say that and i know it triggers the snowflakes on the trump right. snowflakes, please, lock yourself in a freezer so you don't melt. anthony fauci, the most popular man in america when it comes to public service. number two, please, snowflakes, don't get triggered. liz cheney. because liz made a decision. she knew she could do the right thing or get reelected. liz lived politically to fight another day. that's a decision mike pence needs to...
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but we do know that liz cheney who is not nobody, highest ranking republican on the committee vice chair thought that statute, maybe others. your view how we should look towards monday. >> so three charges, potential charges have been reported, conspiracy, obstruction, and incitement. a federal judge has already stated that trump incited the mob by his speech at the rally on january 6. 57 senators voted in trump's second impeachment to convict him on that incitement charge. that is one of the more difficult to choose. i think senator cheney is thinking about obstruction of a congressional hearing is probably easier. it is concrete and material. the house panel suggested that john eastman with this fake elector scheme was involved in this conspiracy. trump wouldn't have to agree with every conspirator and every point. but if he gave aid and cover to the inciting people, then he is culpable. >> as the lawyer, i'm going to bring in a nonlawyer. there are too many lawyers sometimes. you're referring to something that could be a felony whether or not there was a violent insurrection which is
but we do know that liz cheney who is not nobody, highest ranking republican on the committee vice chair thought that statute, maybe others. your view how we should look towards monday. >> so three charges, potential charges have been reported, conspiracy, obstruction, and incitement. a federal judge has already stated that trump incited the mob by his speech at the rally on january 6. 57 senators voted in trump's second impeachment to convict him on that incitement charge. that is one of...
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it does have two republican members, adam kinzinger and liz cheney. that is because mccarthy decided to withdraw members. and i could go on and on. but let's talk with olivia -- and counterterrorism adviser to mike president pence -- he keeps on doing this. he is smart. he knows this is disingenuous. there was a move to have a bipartisan commission like the 9/11 commission. and mccarthy pushed back and made demands. pelosi gave him everything. and then he said no, i don't want to get all. then, there was a committee who put witnesses to this on the committee like jim jordan. pelosi said you can't put these two witnesses on, but these for you can put on. he went through everybody. why does he do this? he is defending the same folks who are yelling, hang mike pence. >> it is absolutely ridiculous and honestly it is offensive to all the people that i worked with and the trump white house who came forward and testify. these are true republicans who are all in on the administration for the most part who are up there, testifying truthfully and also, liz che
it does have two republican members, adam kinzinger and liz cheney. that is because mccarthy decided to withdraw members. and i could go on and on. but let's talk with olivia -- and counterterrorism adviser to mike president pence -- he keeps on doing this. he is smart. he knows this is disingenuous. there was a move to have a bipartisan commission like the 9/11 commission. and mccarthy pushed back and made demands. pelosi gave him everything. and then he said no, i don't want to get all. then,...
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you have liz cheney. she has made it her mission to ensure trump never steps into the white house again. and i wonder, has a whole, how do you think the committee's work has or has not we can trump's candidacy as he seeks a second term. >> the fact that the january six committee has uncovered and presented to the country has weakened donald trump's hand. this is arguably the weakest point of his critical career. but, you kind of put your thumb on it, the report actually matters. it could be -- and all things trump and how conservatives and republicans receive the report. and what i mean by that is i strongly believe the january six committee needs to do two things. they need to issue conclusions. if you think about the mueller report, he said he was prohibited for making conclusions. he had attorney general barr observed getting much of it. that is not the case. january six committee can say these are our conclusions, we believe donald trump did this and then whether it's recommendations or referrals -- b
you have liz cheney. she has made it her mission to ensure trump never steps into the white house again. and i wonder, has a whole, how do you think the committee's work has or has not we can trump's candidacy as he seeks a second term. >> the fact that the january six committee has uncovered and presented to the country has weakened donald trump's hand. this is arguably the weakest point of his critical career. but, you kind of put your thumb on it, the report actually matters. it could...
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cheney in particular, and it will likely be liz cheney who ends the former president's political career, not the former president who ends her political career. second, by the end of today, tomorrow, it appears congress will have passed legislation reforming the electoral count act. the principal law, in addition to the constitution itself, that the former president and his allies exploited in their effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election. passage of this reform is always been essential if the country is to avoid another january 6th in 2024. and third, the former presidents steaming political dominance over the republican party was significantly diminished in the midterm elections when so many of his chosen candidates went down to defeat. these three developments, together with the former presidents recent provocations untruth social, that the constitution of the united states should be terminated, that he should be immediately installed as the president of the united states, all of this, all of this just over the past two weeks alone, are crippling the former president legall
cheney in particular, and it will likely be liz cheney who ends the former president's political career, not the former president who ends her political career. second, by the end of today, tomorrow, it appears congress will have passed legislation reforming the electoral count act. the principal law, in addition to the constitution itself, that the former president and his allies exploited in their effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election. passage of this reform is always been...
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>> there's no one who's had more influence than liz cheney. that is a fact. we've all seen it publicly in the public hearings. she is the one who has largely dominated those presentations and sessions. she's driven the investigation at every step of the way. i think that most people would agree that her membership has been ultimately extremely positive and there's no one else that's been in the weeds like she has. there are some people who also feel like her obsessiveness and desire to control and micromanage every single aspect has also been to the detriment of having a more sweeping, comprehensive look at some of the institutional failures. there are lots of pros and cons here. i can go back and forth on the two sides fehr all of these conversations that have especially i think been percolating as we're getting closer to reading the report and we're hearing there is still dissent for the actual contents and what's going to make it in and what it's going to focus on, a concern that the institutional failures are not going to make it in and that it will be to
>> there's no one who's had more influence than liz cheney. that is a fact. we've all seen it publicly in the public hearings. she is the one who has largely dominated those presentations and sessions. she's driven the investigation at every step of the way. i think that most people would agree that her membership has been ultimately extremely positive and there's no one else that's been in the weeds like she has. there are some people who also feel like her obsessiveness and desire to...
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liz cheney this year for her work on the january 6t committee. >> you know, she is truly th american hero of the year as far as americans go. she -- it's one thing to kind of go out on the line and stand up and take a stand it's another thing when you're sacrificing. this is the whole problem we see what republicans if they stand up, a lot of the lose their jobs. she lost her job she will be a politician on th scene for decades to come. i think she could be presidential timber in the future i think that her brand is as strong as any political bran out there. you have to give her kudos she put on a stunnin performance at january 6th >> we often hear how undivided the electrodes maybe they are i brought up fauci a few weeks back, talking about ho republicans keep bashing fauci he was the only person out o 15 people polled in a recent poll that was positive number two, the one closes anthony fauci, liz cheney. >> yeah, she has done an incredible job over the past year especially for th country. on that front, someone who you can say might be doing the opposite is marjorie taylo greene t
liz cheney this year for her work on the january 6t committee. >> you know, she is truly th american hero of the year as far as americans go. she -- it's one thing to kind of go out on the line and stand up and take a stand it's another thing when you're sacrificing. this is the whole problem we see what republicans if they stand up, a lot of the lose their jobs. she lost her job she will be a politician on th scene for decades to come. i think she could be presidential timber in the...
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and in a particular way, the way of liz cheney has evolved in this space. and clearly separated the political from the personal from the process. and i think for me, that's going to be a very telling moment about what happens next, because then the ball, as you know, john and nicole, is going to be in the doj's bucket. >> yeah, i mean, liz cheney first read from the federal criminal code a year ago, john heilemann. and she read the text of the statute against obstruction of an official proceeding. she's gone on in interviews to turn up the heat even higher, saying if he's not prosecuted, it would show that there's no rule of law in america. congressman jamie raskin said on this program this week that the standard will be the crimes for which they've amassed fountains of evidence. and i think to a person, this committee feels like there are, indeed, mountains of evidence. they've also been bolstered by a federal judge, who said trump and eastman likely committed felonies. >> right. and you know, nicole, i was about to say, great minds think alike. but i look
and in a particular way, the way of liz cheney has evolved in this space. and clearly separated the political from the personal from the process. and i think for me, that's going to be a very telling moment about what happens next, because then the ball, as you know, john and nicole, is going to be in the doj's bucket. >> yeah, i mean, liz cheney first read from the federal criminal code a year ago, john heilemann. and she read the text of the statute against obstruction of an official...