Adam Kinzinger was a U.S. representative from Illinois from 2011 until 2023 and was one of two Republicans to serve on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. Prior to his election to Congress, Kinzinger served in the Air Force and continues to serve as a pilot in the Air National Guard. He is the author of “Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country.”

The following interview was conducted by Kirk Documentary Group’s Mike Wiser for FRONTLINE on Oct. 31, 2023. It has been edited for clarity and length.

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