Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) reflected on the “changed” Republican Party, saying he finds himself being “probably closer to a Democrat now” politically, arguing the Democratic Party is better aligned with him on foreign policy.
“The thing that surprised me most with this, and here’s a funny thing about the last couple of years, I’ve built these new alliances, like I’ve realized I’m probably closer to a Democrat now because of how the Republican Party has changed,” Kinzinger, a vocal critic of President-elect Trump, said in an interview with Forbes that was published on Friday.
“The Democrats are now the party that’s defending America’s role in the world, defending Ukraine, which I’m really passionate about,” he added.
The former lawmaker, who served in Congress from 2011 to 2023, spoke to Forbes about “The Last Republican,” a documentary outlining his effort to “hold [President-elect] Donald Trump accountable for the January 6 insurrection.”
Kinzinger was one of 10 House GOP lawmakers to vote to impeach Trump for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 attack. He was also one of two House Republicans, alongside former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), to vote for the creation of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack. Both served on the panel.
The former Illinois lawmaker has been critical of the modern GOP and has endorsed Vice President Harris during her unsuccessful run for the White House.