On Thursday, President Joe Biden awarded former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney the Presidential Medal of Freedom, highlighting her commitment to democracy against former President Donald Trump. Cheney, who has been a vocal critic of Trump, received accolades for her courage and integrity while serving on the January 6th Capitol attack investigation committee. As Trump prepares to take office again on January 20, he has warned of possible legal repercussions for those he views as adversaries. Biden’s gesture underscores a clear opposition to Trump’s approach and a defense of his own legacy.