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Kinzinger Rejects Biden Pardon, Vows to Fight Political Retaliation

1/9/2025

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Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger boldly declared he would reject any presidential pardon from Biden, insisting he acted with integrity during the January 6 investigation. He cautioned that Trump’s administration might misuse legal probes against dissenters, vowing to continue his fight against political retaliation, even if it leads to imprisonment.

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Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger boldly declared he would reject any presidential pardon from Biden, insisting he acted with integrity during the January 6 investigation. He cautioned that Trump’s administration might misuse legal probes against dissenters, vowing to continue his fight against political retaliation, even if it leads to imprisonment.