Former GOP Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming has issued a strong challenge to Republicans in Congress following ex-President Donald Trump’s recent claims about the FBI’s actions during a 2022 raid on his Mar-a-Lago resort.
Trump’s allegations arise from the disclosure of court documents containing briefing notes from the August 2022 raid, indicating that “law enforcement officers of the Department of Justice may use deadly force when necessary.” Trump faces 40 felony charges related to the search, including accusations of retaining classified documents after leaving office and obstructing efforts to return them.
In response to Trump’s assertions regarding the DOJ’s authorization of lethal force during the operation, Cheney denounced his statements as false and potentially inflammatory. Using the social media platform X, Cheney rebuked Congressional Republicans for their silence, urging them to prioritize truth over political expediency.
Cheney’s criticism reflects broader concerns about Trump’s stability and the potential repercussions of his unsubstantiated claims. Meanwhile, Trump’s spokesperson has been reached out to for comment on the matter.
This development occurs amid a flurry of political activity, with GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene also commenting on the controversy. Greene suggested that the DOJ and FBI were conspiring against Trump, raising questions about the response and accountability of Republicans.
In response to these allegations, the FBI has asserted that the raid adhered to standard protocol, including policies on the use of deadly force. Former FBI assistant director Frank Figliuzzi supported this position, affirming that such protocols are customary, even for search warrants.
Trump’s recent invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove Biden further heightens the political landscape, with implications for the ongoing discourse surrounding democracy and governance in the United States.