Adam Kinzinger
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Reserves) Republican Congress
Summary
Former Republican Congressman and Air Force officer who served on the January 6 Committee and became one of Trump's most vocal GOP critics, endorsing Kamala Harris in 2024.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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Donald Trump is a weak man pretending to be strong. He is a small man pretending to be big. He's a faithless man pretending to be righteous.
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My party has utterly failed the American people at truth.
Interview about January 6 hearings
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Vote for our bedrock values. And vote for Kamala Harris.
Timeline
January 3, 2011
Elected to U.S. House of Representatives
Began congressional career
January 13, 2021
Voted to impeach Trump
One of 10 House Republicans to vote for impeachment after January 6
July 1, 2021
Appointed to January 6 Committee
One of two Republicans on the committee
October 29, 2021
Announced he would not seek re-election
Cited redistricting and political climate
January 3, 2023
Left Congress
Did not seek re-election
August 22, 2024
Endorsed Kamala Harris
Crossed party lines to oppose Trump
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- U.S. Representative from Illinois (2011-2023)
- Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Reserves)
- Member, January 6 Committee (2021-2023)
- Senior Political Commentator, CNN (2023-present)
Awards & Honors
- Air Medal
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Called Trump weak and lacking moral character
- 02 Said his party failed the American people at truth
- 03 Endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024
Documentation
Sources
Transcript August 22, 2024
The Full Speech Republican Adam Kinzinger Gave at the Democratic National Convention
https://time.com/7014257/adam-kinzinger-2024-dnc-speech-full-transcript/
News June 19, 2022
Adam Kinzinger thinks Donald Trump 'is guilty of knowing what he did' in Jan. 6 insurrection
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/adam-kinzinger-thinks-donald-trump-criminal-involvement-jan-85482800
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