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From Huffpost:
Kinzinger wrote on Substack this week that he was “absolutely, resolutely unafraid of Donald Trump” before arguing that the president-elect “depends on fear.”
“He builds his whole image around being ‘strong,’ ‘tough,’ a supposed champion of the ‘common man,’” Kinzinger said.
“But strength doesn’t come from endless bullying, degrading insults, or an ability to throw temper tantrums every time he doesn’t get his way. That’s not strength; it’s weakness.”
Kinzinger dismissed concerns that he’ll face “retaliation” over his criticisms as Trump prepares to move into the White House.
“Let’s be honest — what would that even look like?” he asked.
“Mean posts on his social media platform? Outrageous nicknames? Maybe a mob of his most ardent supporters trying to intimidate me or my family? Been there, seen it. And I’m still here. Trump’s tactics are predictable, tired, and, frankly, more sad than threatening.”