Former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger has joined a growing chorus of conservatives criticizing Donald Trump's actions surrounding the January 6th Capitol riot. Kinzinger has accused Trump of engaging in "un-American" behavior and expressed his belief that the former president is "a danger to democracy."
Former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump, accusing him of engaging in "un-American" behavior and posing a threat to democracy.
Kinzinger, who served in the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023, has become one of the most vocal Republicans to criticize Trump in the wake of the January 6th Capitol riot. In an interview with CNN, Kinzinger said he had "lost faith" in Trump and experienced a "profound change" in his views on the former president.
Former GOP Lawmaker Offers Scathing Indictment of Trump's 'Un-American' Behavior
"I believe that Donald Trump is a danger to democracy," Kinzinger said. "He is a threat to our republic, and he needs to be held accountable for his actions."
Kinzinger's comments come as a group of Republicans, including former Ohio Governor John Kasich and former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman, have come together in support of anti-Trump conservative Matt Harris. Harris is running for the Republican nomination in the 2023 Virginia gubernatorial election.
Kinzinger's endorsement of Harris is a significant sign of the growing dissatisfaction among Republicans with Trump. Kinzinger has long been a critic of Trump, but his decision to endorse Harris signals a new level of opposition within the GOP.
Kinzinger has accused Trump of "inflaming" the violence at the Capitol on January 6th. He said Trump "incited" the rioters and "bear[s] responsibility" for their actions.
"He needs to be held accountable for his actions," Kinzinger said. "He needs to be held to the same standard as any other American."
Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has accused Kinzinger of being a "RINO" (Republican In Name Only). However, Kinzinger's criticism of Trump has resonated with many Republicans who are concerned about the future of the party.
Kinzinger's comments are a reminder that there is a growing movement within the GOP to hold Trump accountable for his actions. This movement is likely to grow in the coming months as the January 6th Committee continues its investigation into the Capitol riot.
