The Bulwark Podcast Adam Kinzinger: We Can’t Be Intimidated
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Sep 26, 2025 
Adam Kinzinger, a former U.S. Representative and Air Force veteran, discusses the political ramifications of Trump's actions and the recent indictment of James Comey. He emphasizes the importance of public defiance against intimidation. Kinzinger highlights the risks of politicization within the DOJ and warns of potential military involvement against left-wing groups. He also advises Democrats on managing a looming government shutdown and addresses the improper release of military records that may hinder veterans from entering politics.
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Indictment As Intimidation
- The Comey indictment is primarily political and intended to intimidate critics of the administration.
- Proving perjury is very difficult because intent must be shown, making conviction unlikely.
Fight Back Publicly
- When targeted by political prosecutions, go public and refuse to be silenced rather than disappearing.
- Public defiance stiffens others' spines and reduces the appearance of victory for the attackers.
Eroded Trust In DOJ And FBI
- Republicans turned the DOJ and FBI into partisan enemies and then took control of them.
- That shift destroyed public trust and enabled politicized use of those institutions.