Donald Trump, soon to assume the presidency, has called for a criminal investigation into Liz Cheney, accusing her of witness tampering in relation to the January 6th committee. This follows a report by House Republicans alleging Cheney's collusion with a witness, Cassidy Hutchinson, who testified about Trump's actions on January 6th. The report claims Cheney violated federal laws and should be investigated by the FBI. Cheney refutes these allegations, stating the report disregards the truth and fabricates lies to cover up Trump's actions. The discussion highlights the political dynamics within the Republican Party, with Trump promising retribution and the party largely supporting him despite past condemnations of his actions on January 6th. Concerns are raised about Trump's focus on retribution rather than forward-looking policies, with potential implications for his political mandate and support from voters who previously supported Democrats.