President-elect Donald Trump has stated that members of the congressional committee that investigated him in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot "should be jailed."

"Everyone on that committee, quite frankly, should be jailed for what they’ve done," Trump said during an interview on December 8, referencing the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

The committee, chaired by Representative Bennie G. Thompson, comprised seven Democrats and two Republicans: Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger. It previously concluded that Trump incited the crowd that carried out the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Cheney faced intense backlash from fellow Republicans for her participation in the committee’s investigation and subsequently lost her congressional seat during the midterm elections. On December 8, Trump described Cheney’s actions as "indefensible," accusing her of orchestrating the committee’s work.

In response, Cheney rebuked Trump on December 9, accusing him of continuing to lie about the investigation. "The truth is that Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election to stay in power. He summoned an angry mob, directed them to the Capitol, and watched as they attacked police officers, stormed the building, and disrupted the certification of electoral votes," Cheney stated. "Now, he’s threatening to jail those of us who investigated the riot, continuing his assault on the rule of law and the foundation of our republic."

Former Representative Kinzinger, a Republican and outspoken Trump critic, also dismissed Trump’s threats. "I’m not worried," he said, reaffirming his stance.

The January 6 committee ceased operations after Republicans regained control of the House in January 2023.

President-elect Trump is set to take office on January 20 next year. Outgoing President Joe Biden is reportedly considering issuing a series of preemptive pardons for individuals at risk of prosecution once Trump assumes office, including Cheney.