Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger in his Democratic National Convention The speech said “Donald Trump Stifling the soul of the Republican Party,” supporting Democrats Kamala Harris for the president.
“His fundamental weakness swept through my party like a disease, weakening our strength, softening our spine, driving us into a frenzy and disconnecting us from our values,” he said.
Kinzinger, who Representing Illinois In Congress from 2011 to 2023, his speeches were not directed at Democratic Party Thursday night at the United Center in Chicago, but against members of his own party.
“I’ve learned something about the Democratic Party, and I want to let my Republican colleagues in on the secret,” he said. “Democrats are as patriotic as we are. They love this country as much as we do. They share our conservative desire to defend American values at home and abroad.”
“I also learned something about my party. Something I couldn’t ignore,” he continued. “this republican party No more conservative. It has switched allegiances. From the principle that gave it purpose, to a man whose only purpose is himself.
Kinzinger said in his speech that he “still retains the label of being a Republican” and had previously been a critic of Trump January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Kinzinger was one of only ten Republicans left standing after the violent insurrection. vote to impeach Trump in former President second impeachment trial.
Kinzinger also voted to create and participated in select committee Investigating the January 6 riot. He and his ex Rep. Liz Cheney is the only Republican on the committee.
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) Chairman delivered a speech on June 23, 2022 in Washington, United States.
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“Our democracy was damaged by the events of January 6, when Donald Trump’s deception and disgrace led to the siege on the U.S. Capitol,” he said. “If a political party idolizes a man who sought to overturn a free and fair election, it How can you claim to be patriotic?”
Kinzinger, June Support Democrat Joe Biden in front of the president gave up his bid Trump, who is seeking re-election, is not the first Republican to speak at this year’s Democratic National Convention.
Some former trump voters Staff spoke at the Democratic National Committee this week, Support Harris working to convince their fellow Republicans to vote against their party and its leader.
“Democracy is nonpartisan,” Kinzinger said. “It is a living ideal that defines us as a nation. It is the bedrock that separates us from tyranny — and when that foundation fractures, we must come together to strengthen it.”
“If you believe these principles are worth defending, I urge you: Make the right choice. Vote for our fundamental values. Vote Kamala Harris.”
