President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot. The Presidential Citizens Medal is the nation's second-highest civilian honor, recognizing exceptional service. Thursday's ceremony at the White House will also honor figures from diverse fields, including marriage equality activists, wounded soldier advocates, and several former lawmakers. Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson led the House investigation that accused former President Donald Trump of orchestrating a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election. Trump has condemned their roles, claiming they should face imprisonment, and continues to perpetuate baseless claims about the 2020 election.
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00:02President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Betty Thompson,
00:06leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot.
00:10Presidential Citizens Medal is the nation's second highest civilian honor,
00:13recognizing exceptional service. Thursday's ceremony at the White House will also honor
00:17figures from diverse fields, including marriage equality activists, wounded soldier advocates,
00:22and several former lawmakers. Liz Cheney and Betty Thompson led the House investigation
00:27that accused former President Donald Trump of orchestrating a conspiracy to overturn the 2020
00:32election. Trump has condemned their roles, claiming they should face imprisonment,
00:35and continues to perpetuate baseless claims about the 2020 election.