U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois) is joining the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
WASHINGTON (CBS Chicago/CBS News) — U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois) is joining the House Select Committee investigating the Jan.6 Capitol insurrection. The Rockford Republican was one of 10 GOP House members to vote for former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment. Kinzinger’s name was floated as a potential pick for the committee late last week after Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy sparred over his selections for the panel, over which the House speaker has veto-power. In announcing Kinzinger’s appointment, Pelosi said he “brings great patriotism to the committee’s mission: to find the facts and protect our democracy.” Kinzinger and Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) are the only Republicans on the committee. “For months, we have searched for answers and what process we should use to get them. For months, lies and conspiracy theories have been spread, threatening our self-governance. For months, I have said that the American people deserve transparency and truth on how and why thousands showed up to attack our democracy, and ultimately, what led to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Complex on January 6, 2021. “Self-governance requires accountability and responsibility. My faith requires the same of me, truth is necessary for order, and that’s what I will do.
