Adam Kinzinger says ‘not a single person’ will admit backing Trump in five to 10 years
WASHINGTON, DC: Adam Kinzinger said he believes support for President Donald Trump will fade to the point where people will no longer acknowledge backing him in the future.
Kinzinger made the remarks during a television appearance, where he reflected on political divisions and public opinion surrounding Trump.
Kinzinger predicts Trump supporters may stop admitting backing him
During the interview, Kinzinger said that while Trump continues to have supporters, he expects that to change in the coming years.
“In five or 10 years, there won’t be a single person… that will ever admit to supporting Donald Trump,” he said, describing it as his personal prediction.
He indicated that this shift can happen as public attitudes change and added that some people are now being influenced by media stories that present a different picture of events.
Kinzinger said he’s “heartbroken” for people he believes are being misled, adding there are ongoing conversations about political coverage and how the public perceives things.
“Yeah, I mean, it’s it’s, you know, part of it is like, hey, we told you so.”
“Right? But then I also still am heartbroken at the number of people that are told every day by a same news organization that didn’t cover the January 6 hearings, by the way, on purpose, that everything’s fine. Everything’s great. Iran is won.”
The former lawmaker also pointed to his previous role in investigating the attack on the Capitol on January 6, noting that he and others had made their case publicly.
Part of his reaction now is a sense of 'we told you so,' and he also expressed worry about how long it has taken for some views to gain wider acceptance.
Kinzinger remarks highlight divide within Republican Party over Trump
Kinzinger has been a prominent critic of Trump within the Republican Party, particularly after the 2020 election and the events of January 6.
“I just feel that I feel bad for the people that are being misled down this, down this path.”
“Because I think the speed at which he’s spiraling, I mean, we’re a year and a half into him. The speed at which he’s spiraling, I think is just going to increase. And eventually people are going to be like, yeah, we’ve had enough.”
At the same time, Trump continues to maintain significant support among Republican voters, with his influence shaping party dynamics and election strategies.
Kinzinger’s prediction contrasts with that ongoing backing, highlighting differing views about the party’s future.
The comments also come as political figures continue to debate Trump’s legacy and the trajectory of the Republican Party.
Supporters argue that his policies and leadership remain central to the party’s direction, while critics like Kinzinger have warned about long-term consequences.
