Liz Cheney

Liz Cheney is a prominent American attorney and politician known for her vocal defense of constitutional principles and national security, making her a compelling voice on legal and political platforms. After earning her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School in 1996, Liz Cheney practiced international law at White & Case and the International Finance Corporation, following earlier work with the State Department and the United States Agency for International Development from 1989 to 1993. Her public service career further advanced in 2002 with her appointment as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern affairs, a role focused on promoting democracy and economic progress in the Middle East. This foundational experience in international law and diplomacy established her as a compelling voice on legal and political platforms.

Her principled stance resulted in her removal from Republican leadership in May 2021, yet she continued to be an influential voice. Later in 2021, she was appointed Vice Chair of the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, playing a central role in its investigative work. Despite losing her renomination bid in 2022, Cheney remained a prominent figure advocating for traditional Republican values and democratic principles. Continuing her commitment to public discourse and education, Cheney engaged in academic pursuits starting in 2023 as a Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

Her distinguished career and unwavering defense of constitutional principles were further recognized in 2025 when she was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal. Cheney maintains her influential presence as a leading voice on legal and political platforms, consistently advocating for a staunch defense of democracy and a return to traditional Republican values.