Adam Kinzinger

Texas

Senior Political Commentator at CNN

Proud RINO, dad, Husband, Lt. Col in @AirNatlGuard, CNN Senior Political Commentator, former Congressman, founder @thecountryfirst

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Why Are Federal Agents Wearing Masks? It’s a Threat to American Democracy

3 days ago | adamkinzinger.substack.com | Adam Kinzinger

Let’s get one thing straight: in the United States of America, law enforcement officers work for the people. They are public servants, sworn to uphold the Constitution, bound by law, and answerable to those they protect. That’s the theory, anyway. So why—why—are we now seeing federal agents storm the streets in masks? This isn’t about undercover work. It’s not about imminent danger or some classified mission.
Update Video: Iran “Retaliates.” It appears to be over.

4 days ago | adamkinzinger.substack.com | Adam Kinzinger

I know I wasn’t going to discuss Iran to give you a break, but good news happened. Iran responded by firing some missiles that were intercepted, and has seemed to make it clear their retaliation is over. It’s in their interest to de-escalate, and I think this conflict will de-escalate. Take a deep breath, regardless of your feeling of the strike I believe we are coming out the other side. Have a nice Monday,AdamShare
America Isn’t Broken-Trump Just Wants You to Think It Is

4 days ago | adamkinzinger.substack.com | Adam Kinzinger

Author’s note: I will be back to analyze the strike in Iran and discuss what comes next in a day or two. For now, it’s important to remember some of the good things and the reasons we fight together!Although the war in Iran rightly holds our attention, it’s important to remember that the issues we cared about before still matter. We must continue to hold the Trump administration accountable for its outrageous abuses of power and stay vigilant in the fight for our democracy.
Emergency Video: The US Strikes

6 days ago | adamkinzinger.substack.com | Adam Kinzinger

Hey everyone. It happened today, and I address what this means and what to expect. I fully believe in our military’s ability to defend itself and finish the mission. This won’t be WW3 and it’s not Iraq. It’s a limited mission, that now is focused on suppressing any Iranian response. Pray for our troops tonight. GodspeedShare
Weekend Video, June 21, 2025

6 days ago | adamkinzinger.substack.com | Adam Kinzinger

I’m terrified by America’s fascism trend and disgusted that my party is now a Trump cult. My time inside the system and in the probe of the January 6 attack has left me with just an ember of hope. Making it grow requires the hard truth. Can we handle it? I’m terrified by America’s fascism trend and disgusted that my party is now a Trump cult. My time inside the system and in the probe of the January 6 attack has left me with just an ember of hope. Making it grow requires the hard truth.
Trump’s MAGA Meltdown Over Iran

1 week ago | adamkinzinger.substack.com | Adam Kinzinger

Note: at the bottom I am again recording me reading the article for those interested. After this article it will become a feature for paid members only. Right now, Donald seems to be leaning against joining the Israelis in a strike on Tehran’s nuclear weapons complex, after seeming to be for it, after having been against it. But true to form, he’s keeping his options open while the MAGA movement freaks out over the possibility. That freakout? Trump planted the seeds for it years ago.
We Can’t Afford to Flinch: Why America Needs to Lead on AI-Before China or Russia Do

1 week ago | adamkinzinger.substack.com | Adam Kinzinger

Note: I have included at the bottom, an audio embed of me reading this article. It’s available for everyone but eventually will be for paid subscribers if this is something people want. Please let me know in the comments if this is a beneficial addition. I’ve seen a lot of threats to America in my lifetime—some on the battlefield, others in the halls of Congress. But what we’re facing now with artificial intelligence is something different. It’s not just a new tool. It’s a new battlefield.
Adam Kinzinger on GOP Brain Rot, Toxic Masculinity and The Culture War

1 week ago | emilyinyourphone.substack.com | Emily Amick |Adam Kinzinger

WTF is Mike Lee doing? That’s where this conversation starts, but it doesn’t stay there. Because this isn’t just about one senator’s Twitter addiction. It’s about what happens when power untethers from principle. It’s about how the culture war became the GOP’s entire personality. And it’s about the vacuum, of meaning, of masculinity, of moral center, that MAGA has learned to exploit. I sat down with Adam Kinzinger to talk through it.
Striking Iran: Scenarios, Risks, and the Truth About American Strength

1 week ago | adamkinzinger.substack.com | Adam Kinzinger

For years, Iran has operated in the shadows—planting roadside bombs, training extremists, and destabilizing the Middle East while avoiding the full weight of American military power. I’ve seen the cost of that restraint up close. As a member of Task Force 17 and 16 during my service in Iraq, one of our missions was to dismantle Iranian-backed networks that were responsible for killing American troops. These were not distant threats.
Political Violence in America Is Here - And It’s Killing Our Democracy

1 week ago | adamkinzinger.substack.com | Adam Kinzinger

This past weekend, America crossed a terrible line. A Democratic lawmaker and her husband were brutally murdered in their home. A state senator and his wife were nearly killed. Early reports suggest the suspect had a political hit list—names of elected officials targeted for their beliefs. This wasn’t random. It wasn’t senseless. It was intentional. And it should have been a moment that froze us in our tracks—a moment of shared grief, outrage, and resolve. But instead, what did we do?