Liz Cheney: “There is a difference between breaking the law and rejecting the rule…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2021

There is a difference between breaking the law and rejecting the rule of law, between a crime--even grave crimes--and a coup.

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Cheney distinguishes between criminal acts and the broader implications of the January 6th attack.

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