Today,
@RepKinzinger
ignited a movement to restore the GOP by putting principles first. It’s time to call out the lies and leave the vitriol behind. Now, we must put the country first for a better future.
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As
@RepKinzinger
says, “fear is the enemy of America’s future.” And in his new video, he calls on each of us to summon the courage to push beyond that fear with hard work, goodwill, and faith in our country.
Visit to watch the full “No Fear” video.
In talking to
@NYMag
on why he hasn’t shied away from this fight,
@RepKinzinger
says “I have to look back at why I got into politics in the first place & say, Okay, it’s to defend America’s role in the world & to defend democracy.” 👏🏻
“Mr. Kinzinger might even turn out to have been his party’s last best hope of a return to sanity.”
As
@RepKinzinger
told
@TheEconomist
, the moment for this reckoning in the GOP is now.
NEWS: Kinzinger’s re-election campaign &
@COUNTRY_F1RST
movement raised $2.2 million, with donations from all 50 states‼️
For those who said
@AdamKinzinger
was in political jeopardy for standing up for our democracy, these numbers tell a different story. 🙌🏻
After the Aug 2019 shootings in Dayton & El Paso,
@RepKinzinger
publicly said he would vote for
#HR8
to help stop even just one shooting from happening, without infringing on 2A rights. And today, he did just that.
Read his full statement here:
“But demonstrating that courage while also humanizing our politics, & even humanizing those who consider him their enemy, may be his greatest service to our nation.”
Must read
@TheAtlantic
profile on
@RepKinzinger
& his mission.
This
#AC360
interview ran 18 minutes straight because it’s what so many need to hear right now.
Highly recommend watching as
@RepKinzinger
puts this coup-fetish into perspective, discussing the need for truth-telling & the defense of democracy.
Following their interview on
@1340WJOL
,
@thekkshow
said the reason he applauds
@RepKinzinger
& the stands he’s taken is because he knows that no matter what, “even at his own demise sometimes, [Adam] will say what he believes in” and do what’s right. 👏👏👏
While Capitol Police Officer Sicknick was being honored in state for his ultimate sacrifice—defending our democracy—the LaSalle County GOP was condemning
@RepKinzinger
for trying to hold the President accountable for the actions that lead to his death.
The response to the
#CountryFirst
movement has been overwhelming! With support from so many,
@RepKinzinger
is ready to build on this momentum & put principles first for a brighter future.
#ICYMI
: Watch his video here (now available in Spanish!)
As
@RepKinzinger
has said, he’s going to fight like hell to save the GOP by ‘exposing the fear-based tactics he hopes to eradicate from the party and present an optimistic alternative.’
More on his mission to put
@COUNTRY_F1RST
here:
We have to do something to stop mass shootings. Reminder that
@RepKinzinger
has advocated for sensible gun reform. He called for raising the gun purchase age to 21, universal background checks, & bolstering red flag laws. Read his 2019 op-ed here:
In talking about
@RepKinzinger
,
@Pantagraph
Editorial Board says, “He delivered on his commitment and protected our Constitution with a bipartisan spirit that’s too often missing among elected officials.”
👏👏 Read it in full here:
“He is defending his country and the Constitution no matter the personal cost. — That is a profile in courage, no matter your political party.” -
@PhilKadner
on
@RepKinzinger
in the
@Suntimes
“Moving forward means we must accept reality, be honest with ourselves and with our constituents, and recognize what’s at stake... the soul of our nation.” -
@RepKinzinger
in
@RiponSociety
The indictment of a former U.S. president is not something to be celebrated nor should anyone be using it to fundraise. This will have major implications here and on America’s global reputation—neither of which should be taken lightly.
We need leadership. And that leadership must tell the truth.
This
@washingtonpost
profile piece by
@EllenMcCarthy
highlights how
@RepKinzinger
has been a leader in his career, and the risks he’s taken to do the right thing.
An important read by Matt Labash.
As he says,
@RepKinzinger
“has been that rarest of breeds: an honest man. So it stands to reason that there’s no place for him in what was once his own tribe.”
#politicallyhomeless
“There's a lot of people that say they're willing to put it all on the line, but when the chips are down, they don't,”
@RepKinzinger
said.
Proud to work for someone who stands for truth, no matter the cost.
At a press conference outside the
@uscapitol
,
@RepKinzinger
calls on the Biden Administration to expedite the processing of Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for our Afghan allies, the brave men and women who risked their lives to serve U.S. forces.
This hearing is powerful—it’s emotional and raw—and it’s real.
I encourage everyone to watch, to listen, and to face this reality head on.
#January6thCommittee
An IL GOP party official says
@RepKinzinger
is “100 percent right and I support him fully.” He goes on to say: “There are a whole lot more of middle-of-the-road people than extremists.” 👈 Agreed!
Mob rule can never be tolerated, no matter where your politics lean. Stop the coddling, stop the hypocrisy, and start doing what needs to be done. If we are to continue being a nation of laws, those laws need to be enforced.
For those asking,
@RepKinzinger
is focused on accountability and truth; on getting answers for the American people and ensuring what happened on January 6th never happens again; on saving our democracy for the next generations. 👍
Leadership is not a position or a title, it’s an action that seeks to inspire and motivate. Thank you, boss—for showing us servant leadership, fighting to save our democracy, & standing up for truth.
Proud to be
#TeamKinz
always.
A much deserved standing ovation to open & close Pres. Zelensky’s Address to Congress. After his emotional plea for a no fly zone, which
@RepKinzinger
has called for, he reminds
@POTUS
: “Being the leader of the world means to be the leader for peace. Glory to Ukraine.”
Hard to believe my time on Capitol Hill has come to an end after more than 12 years! It was an honor & a privilege to work for
@RepKinzinger
&
@SpeakerBoehner
. And I’ll forever be grateful to have served alongside the very best this institution—and country—have to offer.
In a conversation with
@Timodc
,
@RepKinzinger
says that this effort to
#RestoreOurGOP
is a “longer term battle openly and very aggressively calling out those that continue to promulgate mistruth.” cc:
@RollingStone
NOW:
@AdamKinzinger
closing out the
#PrinciplesFirst
summit to speak about how democracy here and around the world is worth preserving and protecting. 👏
This moment is bigger than politics; it’s not about being right or wrong, liberal or conservative—this is about the good of the country and the world around us.
Read my full
#SOTU22
statement here:
Up NOW on
@CNNSitRoom
,
@RepKinzinger
talks with
@wolfblitzer
about the January 6 Commission and why he voted in its support. If you missed his statement from yesterday, here it is:
Objectivity is a lost art in politics, but we need it, because this is bigger than a partisan fight. The former president not only refused to concede his loss, but he (and others) mounted a full-blown pressure campaign to retain power and obstruct our democracy.
The rumors about
@RepKinzinger
are true... he’s officially off the market! He dashed the dreams of thousands across the country after proposing to his smart, beautiful, wonderful girlfriend Sofia. Formal statement to come; photos can be found on his Instagram. Cheers!
It baffles me to no end to see so many Republicans endorse Donald
#Trump
after he’s mocked and belittled them. And today we can add Ron
#DeSantis
to that sad but growing list.
#decision2024
In discussing the political courage & independence of
@RepKinzinger
in his pursuit of the truth,
@news_gazette
goes on to say: “…there isn’t enough of that in politics today. We should celebrate those willing to take the step.”
Hypocrisy runs rampant in politics, and I stand by what I said on Fox yesterday. It’s time for a change; it’s time for us to move forward from both Trump AND Biden in 2024.
In this
@nytimes
profile for
@NYTmag
,
@RepKinzinger
says: “This is the moment where history is being written as to whether something like Jan. 6 can happen again.” And it’s imperative we get to the truth. 🙌
Well-deserved addition to
#Time100Next
for his efforts to shape the future of politics & define the next generation of leadership with a pragmatic, optimistic approach. Read full press release from
@RepKinzinger
here:
I’m humbled by this recognition & honored to be named to TIME100 list of influential people for 2021. We need leadership in this country, and I'm at peace with my decisions & the risks that come with standing for what is right. Thank you,
@TIME
.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger announced Sunday morning that he's launching a "Country First" movement to attempt to reclaim the Republican Party, which he says has "lost its way,"
@lynnsweet
reports.
A great Friday treat on
@ZeroBlog30
today:
@SpeakerBoehner
sharing stories & reminding me of the lessons I learned working for “a regular guy with a big job” 👍
We must stop attacking each other and come together.
There’s too much at stake.
Let’s get back to working on the crisis at the southern border, inflation, and helping Israel.
“My time in Congress may be coming to an end, but my fight for this country continues—politically homeless or otherwise.”
Read the full
@WSJ
oped by
@RepKinzinger
@AdamKinzinger
@COUNTRY_F1RST
here:
Absolutely sickened by what’s happening at
@uscapitol
right now. Shameful doesn’t even begin to describe it.
These protesters are not patriots. They are anarchists & criminals, destroying & defiling a building so revered around the world—the beating heart of our democracy.
After the investigative report on the deadly
#COVID19
outbreak at LaSalle Veterans Home became public,
@RepKinzinger
released the following statement on the failed leadership in
#Illinois
.
This is a moment in our history that requires action. It requires a moral compass & genuine leadership. Our democracy & our nation’s moral fiber are much too important to let them hang in the balance. President Trump must be removed from office.
Great to be in studio (for the first time!) talking about what’s happening in Congress, the integrity of the institution, and where we go from here. Thanks for having me on!
Steve Bannon went out of his way to earn the resolution the House passed today to hold him in contempt of Congress, referring for prosecution for his reckless disregard for the law and the truth.
Accountability matters.
A little advice to GOP 2024 candidates from a fellow Republican: show voters what’s at stake here. Donald Trump has put his desires for power above all else & at great cost. We can’t afford to foot his legal bills, to lose more elections, or to further risk our democracy.
Right now in
#Idlib
, Putin & Assad are targeting civilians & intentionally bombing hospitals. .
@RepKinzinger
told
@morningmika
that what the Russians are doing is pure evil & the failure to act in
#Syria
will likely lead to the next generation of
#ISIS
.
Doing what’s right isn’t always popular, but what could be more important?
.
@RepKinzinger
has been a proven leader of ‘courage, principle, and honesty’ & we need more like him in government.
Must read piece by
@EricZorn
@chicagotribune
👇
Up next,
@RepKinzinger
will speak on the
@HouseFloor
about how this effort to repeal the
#AUMF
does nothing to make the world a safer place or address the reality of our fight against terrorism.
As
@RepKinzinger
continues to call out the dangers of QAnon and the perpetuation of conspiracy theories, he acknowledges that this is “a long-term battle for the soul of the party.” More from
@CNNPolitics
here:
As
@ChrisCillizza
points out,
@RepKinzinger
hopes to “change politics from a zero-sum partisan war to a solutions-based effort in which party takes a backseat.”
#CountryFirst
🇺🇸
A long overdue update ⤵️ My newest venture is named in honor of my grandfather, the original storyteller, who grew up in the Bluestack Mountains of Donegal, Ireland before emigrating to America. If you’re so inclined, please check out my website here:
To prepare for the
@ZeroBlog30
trip to Capital Hill tomorrow, I will be shaving my beard. I will not be taking questions at this time. All inquires can be sent to my communications director
@Maura_Gillespie
. Thank you.
No matter who you voted for on Election Day, today is special. It’s special for our nation and a reminder to the world that our democracy is resilient.
This moment, this
#InaugurationDay
— this is America. 🇺🇸
BREAKING: Republican Adam Kinzinger wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois' 16th Congressional District.
#APracecall
at 10:19 p.m. CST.
#Election2020
#ILelection
Beyond proud of my Uncle Eddie - he left it all on the field, inspiring me & so many others daily. Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign.
#TeamGillespie
will walk by faith, always.
This is something we can all agree on: the atrocities in Syria are in humane & must be stopped. This genocide is happening; it deserves our attention & cannot be ignored.
#SaveSyria
Speaking with
@KateBolduan
NOW on the passage of the Caesar Bill and what this means for the Syrian people, and what it means to all who have worked to hold Assad and his cronies accountable for their heinous war crimes in Syria.
We need to get to the truth, & as
@RepKinzinger
has said, a bipartisan approach is necessary in order to have a full & transparent accounting of what happened on Jan 6 & who played a role in the insurrection. Whether he serves on the Select Committee is up to
@SpeakerPelosi
.
Really? Members, plural, of Congress sought you out to complain about a lack of gym towels? And wondered out loud to you if it was because of
#SchumerShutdown
? That’s incredible. Are you the towel expert? Do you have a part time job at the gym?
The voicemails & calls we’ve received, especially this week, have been off-the-charts despicable & gruesome. It’s sad for humanity that people have such evil in their hearts. Still, we carry on!
Big shout out to
#TeamKinzinger
& to all staffers who handle the phones. 👏👏👏
And yet Assad continues to reign over Syria, brutally attacking & torturing & murdering thousands of Syrians. The atrocities & war crimes of Assad’s genocide are beyond horrific.
Thank you
@SoccerMouaz
for sharing Caesar’s story & continuing to share truth & seek justice.
“We've got better evidence against [Bashar al-Assad and his regime] than we had against the Nazis at Nuremberg,” says Stephen Rapp. “[T]he Nazis didn't actually take individual pictures of each of their victims with identifying information on them.”
“Just say it was corrupt and leave the rest to me and the Republican congressmen.” ➡️ A direct quote from then-President Trump to then-Acting Deputy AG Donoghue after they told him there was no evidence of election fraud.
#January6thHearings
My time with
@AliceStewartDC
was not long, but it’s a testament to her nature that she made you feel as though you were lifelong friends. She was light and life, and it was a privilege to be in her orbit. May she rest peacefully, always.
That’s 10 Republican votes in support of impeachment, making this the most bipartisan impeachment in U.S. history.
“This is about keeping my oath and honoring that oath.” -
@RepKinzinger
on
@NBCNews
with
@SavannahGuthrie
During my first year w/ the
@SpeakerBoehner
Press Team, I wrote a piece on the Lindy Boggs Room. When Cokie Roberts emailed me directly to say thank you for the tribute to her mother, I was floored. A class act who inspired me then, & still today, I’ll never forget her kindness.
.
@RepKinzinger
: "At the end of my life, I want to look in the mirror and say when I had this power, this authority, this ability, that I did what was right for as many people as I could."
“Stand up and put the country before any single person..” -
@RepKinzinger
talking about
@COUNTRY_F1RST
and the need to put principles first, with integrity and an understanding of what’s at stake here in the GOP.
@CuomoPrimeTime