Ford Photographer Quits Foundation Board, Alleging Cowardice Over Refusing Cheney Medal
• Gerald Ford's White House photographer resigned from Ford Foundation board, alleging it refused to honor Liz Cheney over fears of Trump retaliation • Honor in question was Gerald R Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service, seen as potential IRS risk if given to Cheney amid presidential run speculation • Cheney turned against Trump over his false claims of 2020 election fraud and role in Capitol attack • Photographer accused board of "acquiescent behavior that leads to authoritarianism," said Ford himself would have called it fascism • Photographer said choosing Cheney for medal would have honored Ford's commitment to allies, rule of law, and standing up to tyrants