About this episode
Adam Kinzinger discusses his breaking point during the January 6 Capitol attack and the courage to stand by one's values.
Breaking Point: Adam Kinzinger on January 6 and the Courage to Stand for Your Values What happens when standing by your values could cost you everything — your career, your friendships, even your sense of belonging? In this episode of Reppin, I sit down with former U.S. Congressman, U.S. Air Force veteran, and January 6 Committee member Adam Kinzinger to talk about the moment that became his breaking point: the January 6 United States Capitol attack. After 12 years representing Illinois in Congress, Adam Kinzinger made a decision that would define his career — speaking out after January 6 and choosing principle over party. The fallout was immediate: backlash, threats, lost friendships, and a life that would never look the same again. But this conversation goes beyond politics. On Reppin, Adam Kinzinger opens up about the fear and chaos inside the Capitol that day, the emotional toll that followed, and the faith that helped him navigate one of the hardest chapters of his life. He also shares why he founded Country First, a movement working to rebuild trust in American democracy and create space for Americans across political divides to disagree without losing their humanity. At…
People in this episode
Host: Evelien Kong
Guest: Adam Kinzinger
Topics covered
- courage
- integrity
- politics
- democracy
- leadership
- January 6
Keywords
- Adam Kinzinger
- January 6
- Country First
- politics
- democracy
- courage
- integrity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Country First, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Congress
Places: Illinois
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