Ex-Republican lawmaker says family disowned him for criticising Trump

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger, a Republican and vocal critic of Donald Trump, said some family members disowned him for pushing back against the former president. During an interview with the broadcaster, Mr Kinzinger said he believes people are seeking public office "to become famous" rather than because they believe they can make the country better through proper governance. He said he was not surprised that the "terrorist caucus" — citing former Speaker John Boehner's term for hard-right Republicans in the House — managed to force the vote and hold the chamber hostage, but also showed no sympathy for Mr McCarthy, saying it "couldn't happen to a nicer guy." "But I also know that if everything kind of tracks the way it is in 2024, I won't be voting Republican because, again, I think it's a simple question of democracy or no democracy," he said.