Staff Reports
Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger has jumped back into the media spotlight, declaring that he would “crush” former President Donald Trump in court if the Justice Department ever decided to bring charges against him for his role on the January 6 Committee. This statement was made during an appearance on CNN’s “The Lead,” a program that has become something of a haven for Trump critics. Kinzinger, known for his anti-Trump rhetoric and for earlier receiving a preemptive pardon from Trump, seems to revel not just in the idea of court battles but in the possibility of dragging Trump’s name further through the mud.
In a classic case of political distraction, Kinzinger attempted to downplay Trump’s recent comments about his pardon, suggesting there must be something else Trump is trying to divert attention from. Nothing says “I’m in control” quite like trying to read the tea leaves of a former ally-turned-foe. One might wonder if Kinzinger is just a tad obsessed with the former President, given how quickly he turned the conversation back to January 6, insisting that America has already made up its mind about that day. Clearly, Kinzinger sees himself as some sort of moral arbiter, though many might argue he’s simply trying to cash in on his 15 minutes of fame.
f the DOJ can find even one person who witnessed the use of the autopen with Biden specifically authorizing it, everything Biden did is Null and Void. AND THIS WEASEL IS GOING TO JAIL.https://t.co/0Oir69hTm0 via @BreitbartNews
— Bob Steele (@BobsteeleAK5495) March 18, 2025
There is also the not-so-subtle irony in Kinzinger’s remarks about Trump’s alleged obsession with January 6. Meanwhile, the ex-Congressman himself appears to be glued to television screens, ready to pounce on any misstep made by Trump in the great game of political chess. The irony must be thick enough to slice through with a knife. If Kinzinger wants to move on, maybe he should take his own advice and stop playing the perpetual victim in this grand narrative.
Kinzinger’s grandstanding ploy has all the charm of a three-legged horse in a Kentucky Derby. The former Congressman, who has not been shy about his desire for political relevance, suggests that Trump needs to “bring it on” if he wants to confront the Committee members in court. However, the question arises: why is Kinzinger so eager for this legal showdown? Is he truly convinced he would “crush” Trump, or is this just another chapter in his ongoing quest for validation among a particular segment of the electorate?
In an era where political theatrics frequently overshadow substance, Kinzinger serves up a fresh reminder of how some Democrats and former Republicans seem to thrive on confrontation rather than collaboration. If anything, the episode illustrates that some people just can’t let go of the past—especially when they think they’ve got a court case to bolster their relevance in an increasingly forgetful electorate. With this crusade against Trump, Kinzinger would do well to remember that accusations won’t win the courtroom battle, nor will they recapture the glory days of his former political career.
