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President Biden awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 distinguished individuals, including former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), during a ceremony at the White House on Thursday. Cheney, recognized for her advocacy for democracy and her role on the special House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol, received enthusiastic acclaim from attendees, including a standing ovation.
The White House highlighted that the medal honors U.S. citizens who have “performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.” In her award presentation, the public address announcer stated Cheney was being honored "for putting the American people over party” (The Hill).
Other notable recipients of this esteemed accolade included Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), former Senators Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Ted Kaufman (D-Del.), as well as Mary Bonauto, who championed marriage equality in the Obergefell case. Despite the praise from many, Cheney's recognition has attracted criticism from some Republican leaders, with Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) stating that she represents “partisanship and divisiveness—not Wyoming” (The Hill).
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