Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger, who served on the January 6th committee, reflected on the events of that day and the subsequent revelations about former President Trump's actions. Kinzinger highlighted how the committee uncovered Trump's lies about the 2020 election, his attempts to pressure officials to overturn the results, and his endangerment of Vice President Mike Pence.
Kinzinger expressed disbelief at the current situation where Trump is on the verge of becoming the Republican nominee. He recalled a period of silence within the House caucus following January 6th, with initial doubts about Trump's political future. However, a pivotal moment occurred when House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy visited Mar-a-Lago, signaling a shift towards supporting Trump.
Kinzinger emphasized his surprise at his colleagues' willingness to align with Trump despite what he perceived as a significant breach of ethical boundaries. He noted his expectation that elected officials would have red lines they would not cross, but observed that many had compromised their principles in favor of political expediency.
