Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger, a prominent Republican critic of Trump, announces endorsement of Biden just before debate

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Former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger endorsed Democratic President Joe Biden, calling Donald Trump a “direct threat to every fundamental American value.” Kinzinger, who voted to impeach Trump and investigate the Capitol riot, believes Biden will protect democracy. Trump responded by calling Kinzinger a “crybaby.” Kinzinger’s endorsement is seen as an effort to win over moderate Republicans alienated by Trump. Kinzinger, a war veteran who did not seek re-election in 2022, is one of the few prominent Republicans to endorse Biden. The Biden campaign hopes the endorsement will convince anti-Trump Republicans to support Biden. Kinzinger’s former chief of staff has been named to lead GOP outreach for Biden. Biden praised Kinzinger for putting country over party. Other Republicans, such as Liz Cheney and Mitt Romney, have criticized Trump but have not endorsed Biden. Biden’s campaign sees Kinzinger’s endorsement as a way to show they are a home for Republicans who oppose Trump. Kinzinger believes Trump encouraged political violence and threatens America’s future. In a plea to all Americans, Kinzinger urged unity behind Biden to remove Trump from the stage.

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