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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.
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