Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger On The Future Of GOP Politics

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger doesn’t think the GOP is headed for a split, but says the future hinges on finding unity.

By Daniel Tucker, Stephanie Kim
Adam Kinzinger
In this image from video, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., speaks as the House debates the objection to confirm the Electoral College vote from Pennsylvania, at the U.S. Capitol early Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. House Television via AP
Adam Kinzinger
In this image from video, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., speaks as the House debates the objection to confirm the Electoral College vote from Pennsylvania, at the U.S. Capitol early Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. House Television via AP

Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger On The Future Of GOP Politics

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger doesn’t think the GOP is headed for a split, but says the future hinges on finding unity.

By Daniel Tucker, Stephanie Kim
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After laying low at his Florida estate for a month, former President Donald Trump returned to the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference over the weekend. In his keynote address, Trump blasted the Biden administration, and promised to stay in the Republican Party for a possible 2024 run for presidency.

Reset checks in with Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger about how much power Trump still holds over the Republican Party and what’s next for Republicans, nationally and in Illinois.

GUEST: U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill)