Adam Daniel Kinzinger[1] (/ ˈkɪnzɪŋər /; born February 27, 1978) is an American politician, senior political commentator for CNN, and former lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard. He served as a United States representative from Illinois from 2011 to 2023.

Jan 21, 2025 · Former Republican Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Monday said he “didn’t ask for” and “didn’t want” a preemptive pardon from former President Joe Biden, who also shielded other members of the U.S. House committee that probed President Donald Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.

2 days ago · Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger urges House Democrats to take action against Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration, suggesting an investigation.

6 days ago · Kinzinger was the representative for Illinois ’s 16 th congressional district and was a Republican. He served from 2013 to 2022. He was previously the representative for Illinois ’s 11 th congressional district as a Republican from 2011 to 2012.

Oct 29, 2021 · Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, one of the most prominent critics of former President Donald Trump in the House Republican Conference, announced Friday he won’t seek reelection next year.

Sep 19, 2024 · Former U.S. Representative and CNN Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger will appear in Decatur on Monday, September 30, at 7 p.m. for a political discussion. The event will take place at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin University’s campus.

Dec 19, 2022 · WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Illinois, is leaving Congress next month after 12 years, with his legacy achievement fighting the lies, conspiracy theories and election denial leading to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Kinzinger was first elected to the U.S. House in 2010, representing Illinois' 11th Congressional District for two years. Prior to his election to the U.S. House, Kinzinger graduated from Illinois State University, won election to the McLean County Board, and served in the Air Force.

Oct 29, 2021 · Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois who has been a strong critic of former President Donald Trump, announced in a video Friday morning he is not running for reelection.

Feb 6, 2021 · Who is Adam Kinzinger, the former Tea Party darling now leading Republican resistance to the Trump faction? Long a loyal party member, the Illinois congressman turned against the former president when he tried to overturn the election result