Trump could face criminal investigation over Capitol siege, says Cheney | First Thing

Senior Republican Liz Cheney suggests authorities might examine Trump's role in the Capitol insurrection during their criminal investigation. Plus, protests against the Myanmar coup are mounting

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Leading Republican Liz Cheney has suggested that Donald Trump could be criminally investigated for his role in provoking the siege on the US Capitol last month. Speaking on Fox News yesterday, the third most senior Republican in the House of Representatives referenced the massive criminal investigation" under way in the US, saying it would look at everyone who was involved" and that people will want to know what the president was doing".