RNC approves censure of Cheney, Kinzinger at winter meeting
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Republican National Committee members voted Friday to formally censure GOP Reps. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois for their involvement with the House investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
The unprecedented move marks the first time the national party has rebuked an incumbent congressional Republican -- much less two -- with a formal censure backed by its members. Prior to its passage, RNC members pushed to have the resolution watered down to remove language calling for Cheney and Kinzinger's expulsion from the House GOP Conference -- a strictly symbolic measure given that the party does not have the authority to decide who does or does not serve in Congress.
Cheney and Kinzinger have both played active roles in the House select committee's probe of former President Donald Trump's activities before and during the riot at the Capitol last January. Their status as the lone Republicans on the panel has drawn scorn from fellow GOP lawmakers and party officials who believe they are enabling an unfair investigation led by congressional Democrats.
The special counsel stressed his decision was not about the strength of his case against Trump
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