Is he not using his brain?
Former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger describes his political stance as “homeless,” feeling disconnected from a party he perceives as “anti-constitutionalist.” He firmly believes that former President Donald Trump will secure the 2024 Republican nomination. In the event of Trump’s nomination, Kinzinger intends to cast his vote for President Biden.
Kinzinger served as one of two Republicans on the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, aimed at disrupting the certification of Biden’s victory. His fellow Republican committee member, Liz Cheney, contemplates a third-party bid for the presidency. Although considering this option, she clarified her reluctance to take any action that might assist Trump.
Expressing alignment with Cheney’s sentiments, Kinzinger remarks that if an independent run by Cheney hampers Trump’s influence, it would be a wise move. However, he cautions against such actions potentially detracting from Biden’s prospects, emphasizing Trump as the primary concern for the country in 2024.
In an interview on “The Takeout” with CBS News correspondent Major Garrett, Kinzinger acknowledges Trump’s substantial lead in GOP nominee polls, confidently predicting Trump’s nomination. Yet, he speculates that the federal charges Trump faces for his alleged role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election might disrupt the nomination process. Kinzinger highlights Trump’s former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, as a crucial figure whose cooperation could significantly impact the Jan. 6-related trials.
Addressing Meadows’ testimony in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation, Kinzinger points out the ongoing developments in Smith’s prosecution team’s findings regarding Trump-led efforts to potentially obstruct vote counting in Detroit in 2020. Kinzinger firmly states that if the 2024 choice comes down to Biden or Trump, his unequivocal vote would be for Biden.
Despite his Republican identity, Kinzinger distances himself from the party’s current stance, labeling it “anti-constitutionalist.” He underscores his commitment to advocating within the GOP while choosing not to support the party in voting due to its current ideological trajectory. Regarding the expulsion of New York Congressman George Santos from the House, Kinzinger expresses a mix of seriousness and irony, highlighting Santos’s blatant corruption and his belief that Santos deserved removal.
