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House Republican Shunned by Family Members Over Trump Criticism

House Republican Shunned by Family Members Over Trump Criticism
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 16, 2020. Kevin Dietsch/Pool/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
2/16/2021|Updated: 2/16/2021

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) is facing criticism from family members after voting to impeach former President Donald Trump last month, according to a letter published this week.

Kinzinger’s cousin Karen Otto and 10 other relatives mailed him a handwritten letter, telling him: “We were once so proud of your accomplishments! Instead, you go against your Christian principles and join the ‘Devil’s army’ (Democrats and the fake news media).”

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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