Republican Trump critic named on US Capitol riots inquiry
By DW
01 August 2021 |
2:05 pm
Congressman Adam Kinzinger says he'll work "to get to the truth and hold those responsible for the attack fully accountable." Republican leaders have boycotted the inquiry into the Capitol Hill riot on January 6.
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