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CNN hires former congressman as senior political commentator

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Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger has joined CNN as a senior political commentator, the network confirmed on Wednesday, less than a week after his official departure from the House.

He made his first appearance as a contributor on Erin Burnett OutFront, declaring he was “excited” to join the staff.

Kinzinger opted not to seek another term representing Illinois in the House in 2021 as his theatrical stint as one of two Republicans on the January 6 committee tasked with investigating former President Donald Trump over the Capitol riot, along with his support for impeachment, had alienated many within his own party.

The other Republican, fellow ‘never-Trumper’ Liz Cheney (Wyoming), did not win reelection either.

The six-term representative was a frequent guest on CNN during the January 6 hearings, a fact that led many on social media to mock his new job on Wednesday.

 

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