Adam Kinzinger

Kinzinger spokesperson Maura Gillespie said “these are the same members who push conspiracy theories to their constituents.” She said Kinzinger wants “the truth and answers that the American people deserve.”

Four law enforcement officers have detailed to the Jan. 6 commission that includes Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger the racism and bigotry on display during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection

Says future of self-government threatened by capitol attack

“I think it’s important to tell you right now that you guys may individually feel a little broken,” Kinzinger told the officers. “You guys all talk about the effects you have to deal with and you talk about the impact of that day. But you guys won. You guys held.”

The police officers who are scheduled to testify endured some of the worst of the brutality. They were punched, trampled, crushed and sprayed with chemical irritants.

“For months, lies and conspiracy theories have been spread, threatening our self-governance,” Kinzinger said in a statement. “For months, I have said that the American people deserve transparency and truth on how and why thousands showed up to attack our democracy.”

It is unclear, for now, whether Pelosi will try and appoint other members to the panel, as she has the authority to do under committee rules. She left open the possibility, saying that there are other members who would like to participate. “We’ll see.”

Kinzinger collected more than $800,000, Joy-King more than 400,000

Kinzinger, a Channahon resident who represents Illinois’ 16th District, collected more than $806,000 in campaign donations during the year’s second quarter and finished the period with nearly $3.1 million saved – substantially more than his rivals.

Congressman continues criticisms of those who push falsehoods about the 2020 election and Jan. 6 insurrection