Kinzinger on Trump Declaring J6 Pardons Void: I’ll ‘Crush You in Court’
SUMMARY
On Monday’s “The Lead” with Jake Tapper on CNN, former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger responded to President Donald Trump’s Sunday social media post declaring his preemptive January 6 Committee pardon “void and vacant.” Tapper asked about Trump’s suggestion that the Justice Department might pursue charges against Kinzinger and other committee members. Kinzinger speculated Trump could be deflecting attention, stating, “I’m trying to figure out what he’s distracting from.” He acknowledged the 2024 election outcome, where he supported Kamala Harris but Trump prevailed, saying, “America made a choice, I’m ready to move on.” Kinzinger described Trump as preoccupied with January 6, noting public opinion has largely settled on the matter. Regarding potential legal action, he said, “Bring it on,” asserting confidence in prevailing in court: “We will crush you.”
