Kinzinger stated, 'I'm proud to be in the trenches with you as part of this sometimes awkward alliance, he said, to defend truth, democracy, and decency.' This shows his commitment to cross-party support during a critical time.
In his critique of Trump, Kinzinger declared, 'Donald Trump has suffocated the soul of the Republican Party... Sapping our strength. Softening our spine.' This vividly highlights his belief that Trump's influence has weakened core Republican values.
Kinzinger asked, 'How can a party claim to be patriotic if it idolizes a man who tried to overthrow a free and fair election?' underscoring the paradox of Trump's role within the GOP.
He lamented over the foreign policy shift, stating, 'How can a party claim to stand for liberty if it sees a fight for freedom in Ukraine, an attack pitting tyranny against democracy' reflecting his dismay over current Republican stances.
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