Biden awarded the 2nd highest civilian award to 20, including leaders of the Jan. 6 committee President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
This combo photo shows Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., speaking during the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago, left; and Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney speaking during a town hall with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at The People's Light in Malvern, Pa., Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, right. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley/Matt Rourke)
President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)