Mary Trump and Adam Kinzinger On The Way Back from Our Divided Political Moment

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7 ай бұрын

Adam Kinzinger and Mary Trump don’t have a lot in common on the surface:but in a moment where politics are dividing more people than ever before, Kinzinger and Trump find they have more and more in common. January 6th was a watershed moment for them both: Kinzinger’s departure from the current GOP was basically assured with his participation in the Congressional hearings on the matter, and a worst-fears-realized anguish after the discord crystalized a drive for activism in Mary Trump.
As Katie’s plus one, Mary Trump digs deep with Kinzinger on their shared fight for the future of democracy and how the country may find a path forward. Plus, Kinzinger is full of insider, behind-the-scenes explainers from his time in Congress, from what exactly is meant by “military aid” to the impact on history of Kevin McCarthy’s visits to Mar a Lago.
You’ll find yourself walking away from this conversation convinced there’s a way forward from the current state of political division and dysfunction, and gratitude that Mary Trump and Adam Kinzinger are on the case.
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@marcywiedrick3385 6 ай бұрын

I’m a Republican and have been since I was 18. I’m 66 and I’ve only voted Democrat since 2008 and I won’t stop until the crazies go away!

@niccolea2086 4 ай бұрын

Ppl say if Trump is gone these ppl will look for a new leader, which I believe but I also think things could calm down a bit.

@marilynsepich6324 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for making us safer.

@jennyroth6583 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@actualkarenokboomer3158 3 ай бұрын

I am 77 and in 2016 I was working at a large theatre in Oklahoma City with a lot of new voters. I would tell them that Trump is 2 months older and since I started reading stuff about him and hearing him take back in the 1970s he has never exhibited one redeeming or social acceptable characteristic. I was a religious ed major at a Baptist College and Trump literally went from being a negative sermon topic to a positive one in 2015. The kids would say he is a good businessman and I would say, "Well, he just isn't an honest or good businessman and on top of that the government isn't a business. It is not there to make a profit, it is there to take care of the needs of the country.

@markjanet8597 7 ай бұрын

The “devils army” is proud of you Adam Kinzinger. Proud that you showed great character and courage in standing up for what is the truth. Thank you.

@bondart5728 7 ай бұрын

markjanet you are the devil

@willwebber6496 7 ай бұрын

So weird. A guy goes around grabbing women by the p&$$#y, convicted of raping E Jean Carroll, paying hush money to hide his cheating on his wives, but somehow he's supposed to be a good Christian? Some people just can't be reached.

@cotus2408 7 ай бұрын

😡 Satan, the devil, and his army, ( aka demons ), were thrown from heaven, ( Revelation 12:7 - *12 ), and they all are roaming the earth looking for victims to destroy ( 1 Peter 5:8 ) ! ( 🥲😆😭 ). YES, Satan and his angels had lived in heaven. 😱 ( Job 1:6, 7 ) ; ( Job 2:1 , 2 )

@willwebber6496 7 ай бұрын

Cool story, you should read Lord of the Rings next if you like fiction. There's this part where....no I don't want to ruin it for you.

@maynewzion2661 7 ай бұрын

What a sick bunch of so called Christians here. Unbelievable. Christianity is officially dead. Because of all these fools.

@charipilcher6046 6 ай бұрын

I want to thank Adam Kinzinger for all he put into the January 6th ! I’m from Illinois and can say very proud of him ! I hope we will see him back in politics in the future! I also love listening too Mary Trump ! Adam and Liz Cheney for all they put into the Jan 6th . Glad to know our Constitution means a lot too all of you ! It does too me !

@Oneness100 6 ай бұрын

He needed to serve another 4 years as him leaving leaves the door open for a MAGAt to swoop in.

@martytube821 6 ай бұрын

He was my districts idiot and he didn't do nothing for us!

@lesliecurran1704 6 ай бұрын

If you call standing up for democracy "nothing", then maybe you should look outside yourself to something much larger.

@alwayslernin4400 6 ай бұрын

@@martytube821he stood up for our constitution and fought for our country. What have you done lately?

@spacenerd9499 6 ай бұрын

@@martytube821do " anything"

@barbarastoddard6248 6 ай бұрын

This man always steps up. Always owns his own shit. I'm not a republican, but I have great respect for him as a human being.❤

@anitagent6520 7 ай бұрын

I have so much respect for Adam he's honest, a true patriot, puts country first. Great stuff guys. I'm impressed 👏

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

Adam is one of the largest phonies in all of congress... aside from his entanglements with spies...

@levanmikadze4748 7 ай бұрын

Lmfao....

@ezbody 7 ай бұрын

It's much more basic than that - he has a conscience. People with conscience are very difficult to steer in the wrong direction. On the other hand, when people have no conscience, all that the proverbial Devil has to do is call itself Christian or even Christ, and they will follow, without hesitation.

@janicenelson7639 7 ай бұрын

@@levanmikadze4748 < This MAGAt troll is scared. Levan Mikadze is running scared because he/she/it is witnessing Inmate P01135809's downfall, which points to his/her/its own demise. #ByeInmateP01135809ByeMAGAts!

@cotus2408 7 ай бұрын

@@levanmikadze4748😳 ? ! What’s funny ? ! 🥲

@Tamara-qd5dc 7 ай бұрын

Adam and Mary, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your courage and dignity. You will inspire people to stand up for the truth. I will vote for Adam if he decides to run for president! Thank you, Katie, for this deep and moving conversation!

@gcoffey613 6 ай бұрын

Adam, you and Liz gave us so much hope-that two Republicans held to a moral compass.

@jwoolman5 6 ай бұрын

And they both came at it from different perspectives, experience, and generations. They used different words which could illuminate different aspects and speak to different people. Both were clear-eyed about Trump and the insurrection, and we really needed (and still need) that. They are two people I always listen to when they speak.

@janice369 6 ай бұрын

Seriously??? Just WHERE exactly was their "Moral compass" when they voted for EVERY hate bill their orange tReasonous tRaitor wanted? Liz always standing beside him with her big smile & thumbs up after he signed his disgusting bill!! She pushed for daddy & co to get all their tax breaks. Yeah she's a real gem.... WHERE were they with the first impeachment??? They knew them what he was,!! All it would have taken was Cheney, Kizinger , Collins, McKurwski, & Mittens to stand with Democrats for this country!!! And we wouldn't be here now!!! How convenient your memory is!!! Too little, too late!!!

@LT-wi3so 6 ай бұрын

I, too believe Mary and Adam K. are amazing in their support of truth. However, no one is looking at radio stations that FOX bought years ago in the south. They only tell lyes, so people in the south do not get to read, hear or see other actual news delivered so southerners Can decider truth, down here!!! HELP, PRESS... we have no good NEWS. This IS NEEDED TO COMBAT the BS spewed in politics, here...Help. this is all FOxxx. Ouch

@terrancemitchell3420 6 ай бұрын

It's odd, kinda, if you want Liz's new book you will have to wait for a new printing. If you want Adam's pretty much the same. If you want to read Marjorie Taylor Greene's book, they are three for a dollar anywhere on the net. 😊

@christafisher8533 6 ай бұрын

Moral compass?! Laughable at best. Apparently several of Adam's family members disagree. They wrote him a letter disowning him and said they were ashamed to be related. Mary? Total grifter riding in opposition on her Uncle's coattails. She strikes me as someone who portrays herself different to the public than who she actually is in reality. Just sayin.

@user-ih7yf1mn4b 6 ай бұрын

You are loved and appreciated Adam. Democracy depends on you. My Christian, republican mom voted for Trump and now says it was the worst mistake of her life. Thank you for your fight

@dianewentz9400 5 ай бұрын

@user-ih7yf1mn4b, good on/for your Mother to recognize and own her mistake. (As a naive 18 yr. old voting in the first election that 18 year olds could vote, I too, made a mistake. I've carried that with me since. Hopefully, your mom will be able to convert "her" mistake into an ability to change the minds of others.

@margaretjones7954 3 ай бұрын

Well it is a worse mistake if she votes for Biden or Michelle. If she is Christian her first priority should be not to support abortion or the Lgbtq movement anyone who reads the Bible knows this is against everything he teaches in his word

@alaine57 7 ай бұрын

I’m proud of you Adam and Mary, with your awareness of the truth.🇨🇦

@honoringsmc9307 7 ай бұрын

TRUTH??? He’s been caught in multiple lies. You are a FOOL!!! And a liar.

@korinemlbernard3256 7 ай бұрын

Agreed 👍🏾🫶🏾🇨🇦

@joyceguilfoyle5366 7 ай бұрын

Go Canada

@sunshine4sue2 6 ай бұрын

🗽🇺🇸🇨🇦 Thanks neighbor! 🤷 Hope and pray we get the right vote election day !! 🙏💙 🚫NO TO TRUMP

@honoringsmc9307 6 ай бұрын

Aware of the 1409 Jews who were barbarically slaughtered?? Babies beheaded and burned in ovens?? No President in US history was more a friend to the Jews than President Trump. And Hamas doesn’t invade Israel with Trump in office. And Putin doesn’t invade Russia. And US does not give Ukraine 140 BILLION dollars. And there is far greater PEACE in the world. Better US economy and more freedoms for US citizens. Take your Trump Hate and stick it.

@lauriemurray9534 6 ай бұрын

Democracy wins again - you didn’t lose anything Adam - you gained a piece of your soul.

@jeffwylie5899 6 ай бұрын

God Bless Adam Kinzinger and Mary Trump. They both have stood for the ideals of America at great personal cost. Adam is the type of ethical person we DESPERATELY NEED in Congress. I am so proud of the few who stood, the media and our legal system for the HARD HITS and integrity. I have MORE faith in America now. This will ALL be ok in the long run.

@katepanthera7265 6 ай бұрын

Very naive attitude.

@dianewentz9400 5 ай бұрын

I don't want to be quite as pessimistic as @katepanthera7265, but the "long run" will be a truly LONG run.

@joycenaylor4488 6 ай бұрын

What an amazing group! My heart aches for the nasty responses that Adam received. Totally judgmental!

@geritavares6031 4 ай бұрын

That letter was from his family…omg

@VickiePease 3 ай бұрын

What Trump did was turn families and friends against one another, he only wants us to worship him because he only loves himself, I’m the best thing since Jesus!!! no I’m more popular than him, quite frankly I am greater than him, I have better ratings 😂Make America great again! America wasn’t ever un great, we’ve always been Great until your sorriness was elected! Glad to say in 2016 I went blue, no regrets, no going back to the Fascist party it has become, those who I’ve lost along the way I wish them well and hope they open their eyes to see what is really going on. Thank you Adam, Mary and Katie for speaking the truth as we know that is a very rare thing these days. Vote 💙 2024

@4sstg 7 ай бұрын

Adam, you are a treasure to ordinary Americans , and real Christians who value kindness and democracy. And your family who wrote that letter, they ARE judging you. How they can say they aren’t , is their delusion, their cult inability to think.

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

Adam is as Christian as hard core gay porn

@janicegullett8779 7 ай бұрын

Well put and when people bring religion into politics it rarely has to do with faith, love and understanding, it has more to do with greed.

@noreenconstantine4612 7 ай бұрын

Such a quality man. Seeing what he went through is unbelievable. Down is up and up is down

@donnaholladay494 6 ай бұрын

I really appreciated all that Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney did in standing up for our country. Other than that I didn’t know much about him. This interview was great, let him do most of the talking, and I heard a lot of good ideas from him that made me want him to get back into politics. I especially like that he is willing to change and grow. We need to let politicians do this, not to harp on what they use to believe in, but what they now know to be the right thing to do.

@smeyer9507 6 ай бұрын

THIS IS SO HONEST AND REAL. THE WHOLE COUNTRY SHOULD WATCH THIS, IF THEY CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH.

@rhondajones4007 6 ай бұрын

But they want, the truth hurts!

@mistiecantey1 7 ай бұрын

Poor Adam. His family is nuts. The normal people appreciate his bravery.

@noemidelacruz8719 7 ай бұрын

Normal people indeed

@leeneil5775 7 ай бұрын

Well, we all have family members who are nuts...his does seem to be a higher level of nuts, though...

@cotus2408 7 ай бұрын

@@leeneil5775😳 True ! But supporting Trump made them * NUTTIER ! 😀😂 ( Crazy as a * LOON ! ) 👍

@michaelfrank2266 6 ай бұрын

My first thoughts too. How does it feel to come from a genealogy this stupid? Sorry Adam, big fan, but it was my first thought.

@kimgeor 6 ай бұрын

I have a lot of family that is like this and some of the believe they areChristians and some don’t go to church. It’s Trump and Fox News and Tucker and Hannity and The Five and the Republicans not standing up for what they know is right. And much more.

@BillySBC 7 ай бұрын

Mary helped many many people get through the dark days of the "The Felony President Years". Thanks to her for being there for everyone.

@cotus2408 7 ай бұрын

Is that a title of a new book by Mary Trump ? 😳

@ladybgail 7 ай бұрын

Mary is jealous and a trouble maker

@xpsxps1339 7 ай бұрын

@@ladybgail Jealous of what or who...? Did she cause you any trouble...?

@5thribroarn304 7 ай бұрын

Accusations are not Felonies. It has been Proven that Hillary & The DNC, (Democrat National Committee), which she now owns since before 2008, with money given to her by George Soros, a WWII Nazi Collaborator, and in which they Paid British Spy Christopher David Steele, Multi-Millions of Dollars to Create the Fake Russia, Russia, Russia Dossier Against Hillary's 2016 Political Opponent. "The destruction of America would be the culmination of my life's work." ~ George Soros (In a Magazine Interview). The New York Attorney General Democrat Letitia "Peek a Boo" James, Filed Charges against President Trump, which she Ran her Campaign on the promise to "Get Trump" which gained her Campaign Donated Monetary Funds from this same George Soros. His Son Alex Soros has became the Executor of his Father's Finances and he has also been photographed at least 12x Visiting The White House and Joe Biden whom is also Funded by George Soros who also Funds many Other U.S. Politicians, Law Office Position Officials, Police and Districts in the Multi-Millions of Dollars dispersed Nationwide to those who are now beholden to him. He who states that he wants America destroyed. Hmmm...

@SallyS-2024 6 ай бұрын

The January 6th Committee hearings should not be underestimated for the information they provided to Americans. Thank you for your part in that, Adam

@anonymousperson7889 6 ай бұрын

What information was that 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you people have gone completely insane.

@SallyS-2024 6 ай бұрын

@anonymousperson7889 Too difficult for you to comprehend. DECULT yourself.

@evonaustin9357 6 ай бұрын

@@anonymousperson7889have you been napping??? Where in the world have you been?? 😳🤯🤡

@anonymousperson7889 6 ай бұрын

@@evonaustin9357 no I have been awake the entire time. I watched the entire silly democrat run Jan 6 hearings. I'm asking a simple question none of you ever seem to be able to answer. It's very telling, so I will ask again. What information is underestimated or important?

@SallyS-2024 6 ай бұрын

@anonymousperson7889 The J6 Committee hearings detailed the desecration of the U.S. Capitol, the threat to the lives of police, elected officials, and bystanders at the Capitol in an attempt to overthrow a democratic election, counter to the US Constitution.

@joycenaylor4488 6 ай бұрын

Adam is a true hero; thank you for your leadership and stability.

@Tropicaluv 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your decency, your character, your integrity.

@margaretjones7954 3 ай бұрын

What has he done thats do heroic? All I've ever seen Adam do is cry like a little kid. Hes a Rhino and dems can have him

@margaretjones7954 3 ай бұрын

@@Tropicaluvwho are you thanking for Decency? The Rhino? You drms can have him with all his whiny little bzbified behavior. He would be in a mental institution if he had been through what Trump has. Trump is tough as nails. You all keep trying to break him but he's like a timex watch. Takes a livkin but keeps on tickin!! Go Donald! I'll vote ❤in 2024

@fadedrose9 7 ай бұрын

I'm just about speechless about what has happened with Adam's family & copilot, To think tthat they would stoop to the level of almost stabbing him in the heart in that way is unconscienable. Adam, you are a hero in my eyes and in the eyes of millions who stand up for truth and the American way. The admiration & love for you should trump the hatred and lies & you can hold your head up high in pride. You are stronger and more patriotic than those ppl will ever be. God Bless you and your family. ❤

@honoringsmc9307 7 ай бұрын

You could not be more full of it and misguided. Kinzinger is a LIAR and has been caught in PROVABLE LIES. Your post is a JOKE. And patently false.

@kimbeebee8176 7 ай бұрын

Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney in 2028! Two people who have integrity and care about democracy. Thank you.

@lesharona48 6 ай бұрын

I have the utmost respect and gratitude for both! Thank you for speaking out!

@jeanineerickson7303 6 ай бұрын

Liz is a freaking nut bar. OMG 😂😂😂

@arellatikvah 6 ай бұрын

I respect that they have stood up to the GQP but I don't want either anywhere anywhere near the White House.

@mk23theman85 3 ай бұрын

They’re both sick war mongers and never meet a war they didn’t like. Just because they don’t like trump doesn’t mean they’re good people

@elaineisabelle427 6 ай бұрын

Adam, I'm a dem and I would definitely vote for you, you have integrity, morals, ethics, etc. Great show

@matt3024 4 ай бұрын

There's always one ! The people who say they will vote for a republican for president just because he did the right thing are lowering the bar for them just like the media does. Let me remind you there is a wide gap between knowing treason is wrong and being able to be counted on to pass bills that look out for the best interests of the entire country. If you want to be a republican just be one! If you feel you need an excuse to be one that's pretty sorry!

@gailgrace1922 6 ай бұрын

I am not a Republican, but i so appreciate Adam and Liz, thank you for your service and your dedication to democracy

@loriwilde3977 7 ай бұрын

Adam, I am so sorry your extended family turned on you like that. I admire your strength and courage.

@joyceguilfoyle5366 7 ай бұрын

Someday they'll regret that they turn their backs on this man speaking the truth can be hard standing up for the Constitution that made this country it's hard the we the people have to do this if we are ever going to continue as a country

@debeichmann236 7 ай бұрын

I am Canadian and my heart broke on Jan.6 for all good Americans. You’re my neighbour and my best wishes are always with you. 🇨🇦💙

@colleenbrady9675 7 ай бұрын

Thank you !!!!

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

Ah, but it didn't break during the George Floyd protests when it wasnt govt property but private property being destroyed. Fuck the politicians.

@ICU2HI 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@honoringsmc9307 7 ай бұрын

Too bad you believe numerous lies about January 6th. And too bad you’re so poorly researched that you don’t know that KINZINGER has been caught in provable lies. Shame on you. Learn to think critically and research. You’ve been brainwashed by the radical, Marxist Left.

@lolodee3528 7 ай бұрын

It’s good of you to chirp in, neighbor. It was truly heartbreak. I can’t believe the letter to Adam, either. Heartsick. My maga family members exactly the same. No communicado. Erase.

@gcoffey613 6 ай бұрын

J6 hearings changed the needle for a LOT of people. It gave many of us hope that justice would prevail. Media needs to GET it.

@cynthiaahart5065 6 ай бұрын

The other day I made the comment that we don’t have any modern day heroes, then I saw you on Bill Mahers’s show & now hearing you, I am changing my view. You are a fabulous example of what is required of a hero these days. THANK YOU for your service & commitment to the constitution, democracy, and our country. You are a hero!!!

@spacenerd9499 6 ай бұрын

I wish he would have stayed to fight the good fight

@jsdaglio1103 6 ай бұрын

McCain would be freaking proud of you!

@morningsky8045 6 ай бұрын

@@spacenerd9499I think it's pretty clear that he would have met the same political fate as Liz Cheney had he remained in Congress. What he is doing now is far more proactive in spreading his message via the media.

@spacenerd9499 6 ай бұрын

you are probably right@@morningsky8045

@jonimarsh9105 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and protection under your OATH to the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

@Sarah-np4sv 7 ай бұрын

We need people with backbones in Congress. People with morals and integrity!

@patrickpierce1635 7 ай бұрын

We ain't gonna have that until we overturn Citizen's United, publicly fund elections, and impose term limits on EVERY public office, and that ain't gonna happen while the corrupt members we have now are in to ensure none of that happens. Basically it's hopeless (for NOW).

@clarklk 7 ай бұрын

We did have at least two people with backbones in Congress, Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney. Of course, the Republicans kicked them out. There's apparently no tolerance for truth and integrity in today's Republican party.

@darlin5167 7 ай бұрын

Well then that won't include Republicans pretty much

@TheresaPowers 7 ай бұрын

mary trump has no morals or integrity.

@joyceguilfoyle5366 7 ай бұрын

His loss makes me feel very sad and I live in Rhode Island

@ronaldbarrett1506 7 ай бұрын

Kinzinger is an honest and hard working person and needs our strong support. Thanks for this good show

@nancygibson604 6 ай бұрын

Love ❤️ him

@bevnelson1705 5 ай бұрын

Adam would be a great president!!

@pokey5736 5 ай бұрын

History will remember Adam Kinzinger for being an honorable politician. Thank you.🇺🇲

@MrMalcolm900 5 ай бұрын

Too bad The Democrats in Illinois gerrymandered his district so they can gain a seat in the house.

@robertellis1825 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Mr. Kinzinger! You make me believe in the potential for compromise in our country again. True democracy! You and Liz Cheney are heroes to me.

@pc8863 6 ай бұрын

So glad to have Katie back out there doing what she has always done so well.

@manateeluvrfl7478 7 ай бұрын

Incredible interview. Love all three of you. I am a democrat, but I have huge respect for anyone who is pro democracy. We need more voices like Adam and Mary. I have read both of her books and I am going to buy Adams immediately after this interview. Great job Katie.

@marshawalker5273 7 ай бұрын

I'm an Independent & vote by issues & trust in the politician .....not along party lines

@mrmcphilsconfidential8562 7 ай бұрын

Power Trio. Speaking the truth despite the lies and the liars matters. Y'all rock!

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

What dosage of crack are you on?

@jeanneiisydw6596 7 ай бұрын

MrMcPhil "Y'all Rock" Well stated.

@joyceguilfoyle5366 7 ай бұрын

You have many more people on your side than you think keep up the good work keep being visible and keep your writing up it's an inspiration of what a human being should be doing on a day-to-day basis

@debbiemetke5938 6 ай бұрын

It did my heart good to hear people who are fighting for our nation and not themselves.

@carlettesouthern-robert2992 6 ай бұрын

Awesome interview! Mary and Adam are true patriots!! 🇺🇲 💙🌊🗳💙

@lorianngrilley-jamroz7631 6 ай бұрын

PLASTER THIS VIDEO EVERYWHERE YOU CAN!!

@marilynsepich6324 7 ай бұрын

Rep. Kinzenger, I believe you are on the road to higher office 😊

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

Judging by the comments here and how you guys eat up absolutely everything, he lies enough to get there apparently.

@Simesta100 7 ай бұрын

Biden has set the bar pretty low but I bet Kinzinger would find it easier to slither under it that to jump over.

@janicenelson7639 7 ай бұрын

@@aveirenses < This MAGAt troll is scared. P. Money is running scared because he/she/it is witnessing Inmate P01135809's downfall, which points to his/her/its own demise. #ByeInmateP01135809ByeMAGAts!

@janicenelson7639 7 ай бұрын

@Simesta100 < This MAGAt troll is scared. Simesta is running scared because he/she/it is witnessing Inmate P01135809's downfall, which points to his/her/its own demise. #ByeInmateP01135809ByeMAGAts!

@cotus2408 7 ай бұрын

* Kinzinger

@carollangstaff5339 7 ай бұрын

Katie, Adam, and Mary, I don't know if you will ever see this message, but nonetheless, I just want you to know how very proud I am of all three of you! If I could just reach out to you to give each of you a great big virtual hug, I would do that in hopes you would feel the love I feel for you, and ultimately raise the positive and healing vibration that we as the Collective, so need. You are brave and honest, and I love that about you. Please feel the love that is out here for you. Who needs selfish family members when there are little people like me who so appreciate you? Sending a steady stream of love and appreciation to each of you!

@fadedrose9 7 ай бұрын

Wow. Well said indeed!

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

After reading this, all I can say is: you should probably go see a mental health expert or take an IQ test or something because something's wrong up there...

@aWOKEn1445 7 ай бұрын

@@aveirensesIs expressing love and appreciation a sign of mental illness?

@fadedrose9 7 ай бұрын

@@aveirenses You need to read wherever the Haters read. SMH

@janicenelson7639 7 ай бұрын

@@aveirenses < ■ P. Money is an example of an individual who has been POWER-HOSED with inmate P01135809's LIES. ✔️ ■ What stands out about this MAGAt is that he/she/it SEEKS out this kind of truth-telling programming because he/she/it IS HUNGRY for the FACTS and the TRUTH. ✔️ ■ P. Money is drawn to the FACT-BASED, HONEST delivery of the news by MSNBC hosts and Katie Couric. ✔️ ■ So don't pay any attention to P. Money's comments. Just know that P. Money is beginning to SEE the LIGHT. Welcome aboard, P. Money!!! #PMoneyNowSeesTheLight!

@kathysowers 5 ай бұрын

God Himself DID put the right people on that Jan. 6 Committee. Thank you for your loyalty to our Constitution and your diligence on the Committee, Adam. The work of the Committee will stand the test of time.

@blancheknox4171 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for speaking out. It hasn't been easy. Just the thought of T being on the ballot is sickening. People would leave the country in droves rather than live under someone like him and alongside the people who would put him in office.

@lilithrogers5204 6 ай бұрын

What an awful and sad letter he received and I’m sorry for that person who wrote him. Adam K. is bold indeed to stand up for democracy

@jeanineerickson7303 6 ай бұрын

We are not a democracy we are a republic. Get it straight. 🙄

@changeshifter4852 6 ай бұрын

@@jeanineerickson7303 The US is a Constitutional Republic, which is a type of democracy. Get it right, thanks.

@Jlr-vz8cc 6 ай бұрын

@changeshifter4852 Most understand that! We are referring to our democratic principles!!

@Jlr-vz8cc 6 ай бұрын

@changeshifter4852 Sorry, my response was meant for the person you were responding to.

@wardept8719 4 ай бұрын

A DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC lets get that straight. @@jeanineerickson7303

@ileanafigueroa8685 7 ай бұрын

Unbelievable letter coming from his family. Adam Kinzinger and Mary Trump my respects to you.

@junemulvany2531 6 ай бұрын

His so called family seem sooo hateful. They 'say' they are not judging him, they are. They are not Christians as the are not Christlike.

@CatieGorga 6 ай бұрын

I CANNOT believe people would choose tfg, a two bit huckster that is the antithesis of Jesus' words, against someone from their own frickin' family.

@Frenchblue8 6 ай бұрын

@@CatieGorgawell said! 💙

@Frenchblue8 6 ай бұрын

@@junemulvany2531exactly right 👍

@Patrick_Ross 6 ай бұрын

@@junemulvany2531- his family members might better be described as fasco Christians.

@laurelrw1796 6 ай бұрын

American heroes, both of you. Speaking truth and reason is dangerous. Mary and Adam, your courage is deeply appreciated by those of us who do not have a platform to speak up. THANK YOU.

@laurelrw1796 6 ай бұрын

ps I am thoroughly appalled by the letter you received and ashamed to share a country with the people who wrote it and those who agree with them. THIS is why the division that exists in this country will never be healed. People who think like I do will never be able to coexist peacefully with people who would write a letter like that, and vice versa.

@pattydeangelis3554 6 ай бұрын

Adam, I admire you and your integrity so much. Thank you🥰

@charlottelucero4900 7 ай бұрын

Great conversation - love both Adam and Mary’s openness and transparency - thank you Katie for your leadership in bringing great topics to the general public. 👏👏

@manymany4879 6 ай бұрын

why no brain you? pls anwer!

@reneeoler5314 7 ай бұрын

I’m very proud of and thankful to Adam Kinzinger for his service to our country as a service member and a representative. We need people like him to represent us. I appreciate Adam’s integrity and willingness to speak the truth in the face of such adversity. Thank you! Thank you Katie, Mary, and Adam for being real and speaking the truth.

@bhaj4588 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Katie, for bringing these two together. This was a GREAT interview!

@therealpambo 6 ай бұрын

Unbelievable, how Adam’s relatives first stated that Adam was a disappointment, stated that they weren’t judging [Adam], but then went on to state how disgusted they were with him. The zombies under “-‘’s (45) spell have lost all sense of awareness and basic comprehension of their own words! It’s really sad and I feel for him. He is a true patriot and should be recognized for going above and beyond in the fight to maintain our democracy. So glad Mary and Adam got to meet each other too. It is so important to make like-minded connections wherever we can these days. Great discussion Katie, thank you!

@Sarah-np4sv 7 ай бұрын

Adam, you’re a great person who believes in the truth! Keep standing up for what is right!

@colleenspeer9553 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Adam for being a voice of reality!! You're definitely one of the good guys!! ❤🤍💙!

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

Yes, you need Adam to tell you reality, because god forbid you woke up and saw that we are going in WW3 and you're paying 30% more on groceries

@borneoman8574 6 ай бұрын

Superb podcast! I'll be watching for Adam's future political announcements now more than ever!

@jimadams8795 6 ай бұрын

Great show! Thnx to all

@gruelichkulsheim9445 7 ай бұрын

We need more people like Adam who have a moral backbone

@andywomack3414 7 ай бұрын

Has a backbone. Explains why he is not a Democrat.

@misunmoser2738 7 ай бұрын

Indeed!!!

@advocacynaccountablity 7 ай бұрын

We have people with moral backbones - We all need to work to get them elected!

@advocacynaccountablity 7 ай бұрын

@@andywomack3414 Did you just skip the video and go straight to the comments? #awkward

@andywomack3414 7 ай бұрын

@@advocacynaccountablity What did I miss? Guilty, skipped straight to Wikipedia, looked him up. Do you think he'd be a good fit for a Dem candidate? Would you vote for him?

@SoulNavigation 7 ай бұрын

Adam is a remarkable human! I love his heart & he is so smart! I hope he knows how beloved he is!

@martythomas9402 6 ай бұрын

Great discussion… !!!Adam Kinzinger is a marvelous example for republicans..we need more like him Vote Blue 2024 help save our democracy

@blueskyvan4118 6 ай бұрын

Never have I heard a politician speak so much unvarnished TRUTH with so much INTELLIGENCE and CANDOR! Keep this up and I’ll not only vote for you but I’ll donate to your campaign!

@aspasiakakoyannis7289 7 ай бұрын

We are proud of you Adam. Thank God for people like you. It bring us hope . Keep up the good work.

@korinemlbernard3256 7 ай бұрын

Well said 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

@gruelichkulsheim9445 7 ай бұрын

There is no hate like christian love.

@maureenharrison6170 7 ай бұрын

You nailed it!😢

@bradley244ify 7 ай бұрын

That letter read like it came from a right wing chatgbt AI bot. I wonder who actually wrote it and to what purpose.

@jabbermocky4520 7 ай бұрын

"Bless your little heart"....that's a fact!

@jabbermocky4520 7 ай бұрын

@@bradley244ify His mother, father and/or a "family committee" wrote that nasty, unloving drivel. They cannot love their son, brother, nephew anymore because he does not worship Donald Trump like they do. That means they never loved him at all. I suppose they simply cannot love. They can only hate. That's the gospel of Trump: "Hate thy children". Terribly sad.

@gruelichkulsheim9445 7 ай бұрын

@@bradley244ify I've had letters just like that and conversations especially from my christian "friends"

@carolinactfzer 6 ай бұрын

Excellent talk. Thank you Adam, Katie and Mary.

@gg_in_alaska 6 ай бұрын

Fascinating! Thank you for matching Mary and Adam in this discussion. Do this again!

@angelapalmer6782 7 ай бұрын

So smooth Adam. The only decent Republican there is. Behold the miracle!! Great discussion! Thank you!

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

For the record, the guy you guys were calling Hitler didn't start a war in Israel... or Ukraine... Funny how that works eh

@angelapalmer6782 7 ай бұрын

@@aveirenses I didn't call anyone Hitler but if you're talking about trump yes that name fits. Save your bullshit.

@ezbody 7 ай бұрын

@aveirenses There is more than one Hitler, and rest assured, your Hitler (and you), are helping the other Hitlers, whether you are aware of it or not. (Most Trump supporters admired Putin, and even though they are quiet now, they still barely say anything against Putin, even for appearance sake). You can't run away from yourself, you are irresistibly attracted to bullies and authoritarians, the only thing that bothers you is the LABEL, you don't mind the behavior, but you hate to be identified with the label that describes your behavior. That's how deceitful your tribe is - it calls itself Christian, yet it does everything in DIRECT OPPOSITION to the teaching of Christ. And anyone, who reads the New Testament, can clearly see that.

@sandralybrand9425 6 ай бұрын

But his buddy Putin started the war in Ukraine and he approves! His buddy Netenyahu left his country vulnerable to the attack on Israel! Just like his Mags buddy Tommy in the US Senate is holding up 400 military promotions that are vital to the security of our country!

@Dr_JSH 6 ай бұрын

@@aveirensesNo 🇺🇸 president has started a war in 🇮🇱 or 🇺🇦. Thank you.

@French-Kiss24 7 ай бұрын

That “Christian” letter was the most judgmental epistle I’ve ever heard. Adam, we Americans thank you so much for your courage and tenacity to go after the truth. I can’t believe that any half-brain human could think former President Trump could be a Christian. It’s really beyond me.

@joyceguilfoyle5366 7 ай бұрын

And the author of The Letter obviously was drinking the Kool-Aid and still does

@Sikofu 6 ай бұрын

Psychological projections. The cultist at work.

@ZestySea 6 ай бұрын

I keep hearing “We are not judging” and with the next breath they proceed to judge

@factsmatter8449 6 ай бұрын

Pretend "Christians" (evangelical white christian nationalists) preach hatred , their hateful god is money. There is no hate like "christian" love.

@sandralybrand9425 6 ай бұрын

That letter just breaks my heart for Adam! I can only imagine the pain he felt reading that letter from his Own misguided parents! I think Adam and Liz Cheney are patriotic Americans that love this country! The Maga crowd is out to destroy this country and people need to wake up to that fact before it's too late!

@jaynekranc8607 6 ай бұрын

Love seeing Mary and Adam together.

@pattydeangelis3554 6 ай бұрын

Adam, you are a True National Treasure

@Mike-rk8px 7 ай бұрын

Am I the only person who is proud to be part of the “Devil’s Army”? I feel bad for Adam, it must be awful to have relatives that are that vile.

@alainaaugust1932 6 ай бұрын

Might “Devil’s Army” be pure projection?

@sheilamclaughlin963 6 ай бұрын

U sure they r that vile or that ignorant, maga has to educate them selves

@Rugelacharugula 6 ай бұрын

I thought that too. I gasped out loud. What sewage.

@George-iu7sz 7 ай бұрын

I'm very impressed by Mr. Kinzinger. I am a progressive moderate. He has my full support, as does Liz Cheney and Mit Romney. Policies aside, they are brave and principled people. Just heard Adam say he failed out of college then went back and did well. I did the same. Now I have a Masters Degree and finished a great career. Love it !

@Nonexistent10 6 ай бұрын

🤡🤦

@elperrroverde 6 ай бұрын

Nobody cares

@Starchild42 6 ай бұрын

Ok, poor Adam!! I can not believe that his family would say he’s a failure!! He is a GREAT person, although he is republican!! He didn’t want to do committee, but I am sooo glad he did… I’m not gonna say critical things bc we’ve seen it all since J6 You are such a treasure!!! Thanks twice!! Thank you for service and thank you for you and Liz did…😊😊

@bethellen45 6 ай бұрын

Dear Adam and Mary- You are both bastions of courage, and equally important, true critical thinkers! We depend on such dear people as you for our democracy and our individual mental health.

@retroandy7166 7 ай бұрын

Adam, you will be on the right side of history

@TBMODB 6 ай бұрын

Yup!

@karenfitzpatrick6256 6 ай бұрын

He already is on the right side of history! Once Donald is gone for good, Adam is the guy who could bring the two sides back together. Healing is what we ALL need! Listening to him gives me real hope for our future. So rare when listening to the hate of political talk today.

@KateColors 7 ай бұрын

This was really great! I loved the combination with Mary. I think the Trump relationship between both is an important thing to see. Thank you, Katie for having them both. ❤

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

These comments are like a cesspool of people who need to go to mental hospitals to be told they've been brainwashed for over 10 years...

@healinspaces4u 5 ай бұрын

This was like vitamins. Sometimes bitter and difficult to swallow but also good for us and in the direction of health. Thank you Katie, Mary, and Adam. ❤

@georgialyons1363 6 ай бұрын

I love Mary Trump and Adam Kinzinger. You have stood up for what you believe even when treated badly

@Riley0509 7 ай бұрын

Adam Kinzinger is one of the most moral politicians I’ve ever heard. He is a very honest man. I hope he runs again. We need Republicans like him.

@lindawade4ok639 7 ай бұрын

I agree the man has a strong moral compass and an honest streak. Now I would never vote for him because I disagree with him on too many policies but his defense of the Constitution gives him a lot of credit with me

@kristin9905 7 ай бұрын

He should run for President in 2028!!

@PleaseDontEatAnimals 7 ай бұрын

From what I've read, he and Liz Cheney both voted with Traitor tRump 90% of the time. 😬 I'm glad he stood up for democracy, but kids in cages, Muslim ban, etc. are moral issues as well.

@BobbyHickey 7 ай бұрын

Agree. Need Republican party to be more like him. We need true Republicans (coming from a Democrat).

@Cin2023 7 ай бұрын

I agree. ☺️ However, I feel the name "America First," has such a Trumpian ring to it. I'm not feeling it. 😂 I'm a Democrat, but seeing how much Adam has evolved with his new understanding, he gives me hope. I could probably roll with Adam.😊 But mAga nutz have hijacked so many terms over the years, I feel turned off by certain images or names. Even the thumbs up sign looks so corny to me. America First, reminds me of Trump. 😏

@Daniel-ey2gf 7 ай бұрын

The contrast between honor and misguided loyalty to a tyrant is stark. Keep forging ahead Adam, Mary, and everyone else who knows the difference between right and wrong.

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

Says the brainwashed idiot as he pays 30% more for groceries every week with a smile on his face

@joyceguilfoyle5366 7 ай бұрын

And we the people better pay attention and follow their lead

@EmmettHenderson-hf1zm 6 ай бұрын

My grandad s favorite saying was "anyone who votes republican hasn't had to jump 5ft high for a biscuit ". My grandparents went through the Great Depression before FDR came on the scene.

@morpheuszzz662 6 ай бұрын

Katie, you nailed it about the compassion felt for Palestinians. People are not pro-Hamas, they are against genocide in general.

@alanscopp1114 7 ай бұрын

Two of my favorite truth tellers. Love seeing them together.

@rochellestarr9538 6 ай бұрын

Yes,as I witnessed the aduction of 3700 kids by Trump at the border,where he placed them into dog kennels,killing 6 of them ....of course Mary Trump calling Trump ,"A SCARED LITTLE BOY"is truth telling...sure to Democrats it is.

@noreenfarrell6737 7 ай бұрын

What a true believer in the core value of the Constitution Adam Kinzinger is. It's a tragedy that more people don't see as clearly as he does.

@sandragiese8118 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this great podcast. Love ya Mary Trump.❤❤❤

@garbo9951 6 ай бұрын

Thank you all for this conversation. 🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

@danross7194 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Katie for bringing these two together. They are very bright, honest and with core values (fully-developed adults). I watched and enjoyed the whole thing.

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

The last thing Adam has is values...

@ezbody 7 ай бұрын

@@aveirenses You have no love, therefore you have no God, therefore you have no values. Posturing is easy, works well in your circles, being a human and being humane is very difficult to feign, impossible to feign for you, you wouldn't know where to even begin.

@janicenelson7639 7 ай бұрын

@@aveirenses < This triggered MAGAt troll is scared. P. Money is running scared because he/she/it is witnessing the downfall of trump which points to his/her/its own demise.

@cotus2408 7 ай бұрын

@@ezbodyAMEN ! 👍

@stregalilith 6 ай бұрын

@@aveirenses What do you know? How can you judge? Who on earth are you anyway?

@mariaverroye9510 7 ай бұрын

I’m sending you a big hug, Adam.

@user-zy6sx2iv2k 6 ай бұрын

Love Adam, so kind, speaks with compassion🙇‍♀️🙏👏

@Katnea3 6 ай бұрын

I loved the part during the interview when Mary told Adam how much Trump hates it when anyone refers to him only as *Donald* 23:09 So when Adam responded with, "Oh really? I'll remember that!" Adam was true to his word! Adam would only use the name *Donald* for the rest of the interview! (Grin) I have such great respect for the brave Mr. Kinzinger. ❤️

@jimchik 7 ай бұрын

That letter is a real shame… But the real problem is how those that wrote it so truly believe in what they wrote.

@jimchik 7 ай бұрын

And of course, that sentiment goes both ways. Just that one is fact based and the other based on a collection of lies and fairytales…

@jabbermocky4520 7 ай бұрын

Cult stuff. Like crabs in a bucket, when one crab tries to climb up and out the others pull it back down to the bottom if they can. It takes enormous courage to escape a lifetime of training intended to make you stay stuck at the bottom of the crab bucket. The greater Kinzinger family are clearly very crab-like but Adam is not.

@jimchik 7 ай бұрын

@@jabbermocky4520 Ok, but my point is that that family feels exactly the same way about Dems/libs… How does the country come back from that. Well, to get to where at least most of the people accept truth, logic… ?

@jabbermocky4520 7 ай бұрын

@@jimchik Abolish social media? Well, that ship has sailed. Unfortunately, there is a whole lot of money to be grabbed by forcing wedges between people. Media, and social media specifically, depend on those wedges for profits. When everybody believes their uneducated opinion, based on a meme they saw on X, is as good as a solid, provable fact there is very little hope of finding common ground.

@jonathanrossddsmhs1271 7 ай бұрын

25:21 Adam is 100% correct that the US is an oligarchy and Citizens United was the tipping point.

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

How else do you think Biden got elected?

@janicenelson7639 7 ай бұрын

@@aveirenses < ■ Ordinarily, cell phones are not allowed in psychiatric units. You must be in a secure area where the use of electronic devices is monitored and timed.

@juanhijar123 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this pod cast so much, thanks Katie, Mary and Adam…I just got smarter just to listening to you guys. Thanks again.

@josibley 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Katie for this presentation. I have so much respect for Adam Kinzinger and Mary Trump. You may be surprised that I live in Australia and have been following all of the goings on for years now... and not just for the "entertainment" value, but more so for my concerns. If nothing else, I hope people that still have the ability to pay attention to this pocket in time do so in the USA henceforth.

@czukow128 7 ай бұрын

Thank you all for your help to us in similar circumstances. Please keep working to save Democracy.

@candyolson2871 7 ай бұрын

Katie, excellent program today. Having both Mary Trump and Adam Kinzinger find common ground as well as the integrity of Adam's core values shows that I can still have hope for our country. Mary Trump is intelligent and has excellent insight both professionally and personally in the dysfunctional and extremely toxic world of tRump. She is correct, everyone in the East Coast knew what a piece of garbage tRump is and continues to be.

@Gatorsbabe 6 ай бұрын

Adam and Mary. You both will be remembered historically for doing the right thing. That's what matters!!

@carmenrodriguez3099 6 ай бұрын

AWSOME TALK! Love to listen to you guys because you bring us hope!!!

@ollywright 7 ай бұрын

Great interview. And well done to Adam, a brave man and an admirable one.

@aveirenses 7 ай бұрын

Adam is an attention-seeker with no actual values

@cotus2408 7 ай бұрын

Yes, “ BRAVE “, of whom ONLY the * wicked persons hates, like the * person who hates “ Military Generals, as well as “ U. S. soldiers “, and calls them * SUCKERS and LOSERS ! 😱

@cindypomerleau950 7 ай бұрын

Ikr! I really began to admire him during the J6 hearings and the more I get to know about him I'm much more impressed! Such a cutie too.

@capiglines598 7 ай бұрын

Bravo, Adam! The oath to the Constitution should be foremost, because frankly 90% of “we the people” have too little understanding of the Constitution and rely on our government representatives to enforce that important document!

@jonimarsh9105 7 ай бұрын

Watch the podcast "Politics Girl" sessions on the Constitution.

@jeanineerickson7303 6 ай бұрын

But the Democrats don't support it..

@aliciastanley5582 6 ай бұрын

Adam’s story is so important as a record of American history from a very important perspective. So thank you for the book and everything you’ve done to help preserve our democracy. It was so important to me.

@beatrixjansen6297 6 ай бұрын

Katie, Mary and Adam one of the best Podcast ever. Adam I am a liberal, have always been, but I would vote for you in a heartbeat. You should definitely run in 2024. We need more like you.🥰🥰🥰

@leabertsch9251 5 ай бұрын

I started out a Republican, but am now a Democrat. I didn't care for Liz until she was on the committee doing the right thing. Discovered Adam and would vote for him as well. Enjoyed reading Mary's book - what a shame she had to put up with Donald. This was a great podcast. I can't wait for another.

@briankraemer8139 7 ай бұрын

I don't know how many are crying through this letter, but I'm crying. I am astounded that human beings, relatives of Adam Kinzinger, could be so deluded and so arrogant and sarcastic. It's just awful. There's nothing else to say. I love you Adam and Mary and Katie.

@marykuhn337 7 ай бұрын

Isn’t that awful? Adam spoke here in Madison WI about it without any details but it moved the audience to tears. How his so-called family judged him so harshly while claiming to not judge. Christian nationalists are the most deluded and truly brainwashed.

@LookingGlass24 7 ай бұрын

But the worst thing is that entire families have fractured in the same way. Lifelong friendships have ended because of the same polarization. Entire communities have suffered because of this insane blindness about Trump’s malignancy and downright evil that controls him. Satan has blinded even the eyes of so many in the church. It’s all straight from the pit of he’ll. Adam is right. We do need a healer. But heMs also right that in 2024 we must vote blue because it’s solely about rescuing democracy and preventing fascism and autocracy.

@l.w.paradis2108 7 ай бұрын

Crying? I'm very concerned. Do you realize how many people are mentally ill? This isn't personal. If only that's all it were! Trying to make it personal is whistling in the dark.

@cotus2408 7 ай бұрын

@@l.w.paradis2108😱 More like walking in the dark ! 👍

@brendatriplett2233 7 ай бұрын

It's the gaslighting of America that spurred his family to write that letter. The propaganda is everywhere

@aquasands1988 7 ай бұрын

Adam Kinzinger is amazing! He is very informative! I enjoyed hearing about his entry into congress from his perspective. Having him and Mary on together is the best!!🎉

@michellenettleton3748 6 ай бұрын

Felt like crying for Adam after that letter. Family means the world to me. Be strong sir!

@maryrobinson6688 6 ай бұрын

Mr. Kinzinger, your representation of our country both in Congress and the military would have me daily telling my children that you are a model of patriotism. However, their ages being 40, 39, 37, and 34 I had use other examples. Thank you for all you give to the U.S.