Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell condemned the Republican National Committee’s decision to censure Congressmembers Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for being part of the House’s investigation into the January 6 Capitol attack.

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell: “The issue is whether or not the RNC should be sort of singling out members of our party who may have different views from the majority. That’s not the job of the RNC.”

McConnell rebuked the RNC’s characterization of January 6 as “legitimate political discourse,” saying, “We saw it happen. It was a violent insurrection for the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election.” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, meanwhile, defended the RNC’s move. McCarthy has refused to cooperate with the House committee’s investigation and faces a possible subpoena.