68 Comments
User's avatar
Sally Cansdale's avatar

You are a ray of hope in this dark time.

Adam Kinzinger's avatar

Thanks, but you guys keep me going so back at ya

Klara Szasz's avatar

I second Sally’s comment!!!!!

Doreen Lane-Stedman's avatar

Agree. And his son… carbon copy!!! 💙

Adam Kinzinger's avatar

Haha everyone says that!

Doreen Lane-Stedman's avatar

Wow!!! Hi there! Thx for the reply!

Adam Kinzinger's avatar

Hey hey! Hope your weekend is going well!

Doreen Lane-Stedman's avatar

Much better now!! I’ve been a fan of yours for a long time. Honest and integrity. I’ll tell you a funny story about my USMC Korean War vet dad! It about when Carter & Ford were running for president; I was a jr in high school. I asked him if he was a republican or a democrat. I swear his head spun around 3 times and green pea soup spewed out ( I do exaggerate for dramatic effect). He pounded the table and said, “well I’m a GD Republican and my dad was a GD republican and you’ll be a GD republican too!!!”

My dad respected women and people with disabilities, he always made attempts to make them feel accepted and loved. I know he would have made an exception and either stayed home on Election Day or voted blue. He was a great man.

Suzan's avatar

This video broke my heart…. I feel so very sorry that you are all continuing to face such ugliness for your willingness to put yourselves forward to stand against Donald Trumps lies. Mike, I am a 74 year old woman I also feel for your mother.

Dayna Guthrie's avatar

Good- the more people that see it the better! So refreshing to see the truth being spoken! You are a good interviewer because you know how to listen, which seems rare at times.

MzNicky in East Jesus, TN's avatar

A golden rule of journalism (used to be, anyway): If you’re talking, you’re not listening.

Adam Kinzinger's avatar

Ha thanks, it is rare!

Pat in AZ's avatar

Not rare at all..you're the best! Appreciate all you do!

Dayna Guthrie's avatar

lol, Adam is always a great listener, but he is rare in that regard

Ben - MD, VA, NE Florida.'s avatar

Adam, thanks for letting Fanone and Dunn vent. I have endless respect for you guys and everyone else that stood down the maggats in whatever context you faced them. You are all great American heroes. Thank you!

Adam Kinzinger's avatar

Thanks Ben, really appreciate that

Cindy Marshall's avatar

Adam, this is such a valuable discussion with 3 American heroes who are facing unfair stress in your lives!

I truly believe trump winning this election will finally be his downfall because of who he has surrounded himself with and his narcissism going unchecked. All but his 20% cult will soon tire of trumpism and no positive results for them.

God bless you Adam for giving Michael and Harry a vehicle to vent!

MARYANNE C's avatar

I was so happy to see the paywall lifted! Everyone should see this and as a paying subscriber, it makes me proud to have done my small part in supporting this.

Adam Kinzinger's avatar

thanks so much for it too!

Kelly Holland's avatar

These gentlemen are TRUE heroes! My heart breaks for the attacks on their character when they did all they could to protect the Capitol, Congress persons, and the constitutional duties being enacted onJan 6. For your service to our country and the rule of law, I am eternally grateful. I am so sorry for the disrespect and threats you and your families have received. I wish you well. You are not alone.

R. Walters's avatar

The video is so powerful and brutally honest. These are real heroes and their life events need sharing. As well as your story Adam, to truly stand for what is right when it was so easy to flow with the wrong. Got me looking forward to your thoughts and videos.

Susan's avatar

Hey Adam, I have been cutting down on my paid substacks because I have to, but I appreciate so much you giving everyone the opportunity to see this. You 3 guys are freaking heroes (Danny and Gonell too) and it absolutely broke me to see and hear what has happened to you all, what you are dealing with, and especially Mike Fanone's mother. That is just way too much 💔 So angry but so, so appreciative for all of you who did your friggin job and protected our country's process.... Still praying for a miracle before it's too late as just way too much stuff doesn't feel right *at all* how this went down, but that's up to God. Thanks for saying "no Jesus I worship would vote Trump", Jesus died for everybody, not "America First" 🔥 and He hates lying.

Sorry I'm venting so much, really I just had to thank you and support you at least a month for this and I'm also listening to Renegade, it is a great listen tho I know I haven't hit the hard part yet. God bless and surround you, these wonderful police and everyone on the Committee. All the people who sacrificed so much for the truth, let it not be in vain, please Lord God.

Joan Bailey's avatar

These two men speak truth, just as you do, Adam. Thank you for your tireless work at Country1st and for forming this amazing community around your Substack. I feel very fortunate to be a small part of them both.

Adam Kinzinger's avatar

Im, and im serious, very fortunate to have you all with me. Keeps the motivation up!

Virginia Ruth Cheney's avatar

The comment made that the American people don’t deserve the selflessness with which these officers served truly struck my heart. Slightly over half of American voters do not deserve you or the sacrifices you made on behalf of our democracy.

NOYB's avatar

Thank you again for this video. It inspired me to read both of their books and confirm what compassionate, articulate and brave heroes they both are.

Mary Horrillo's avatar

That is such a wonderful video, candid, truthful and so very enlightening. The video really does need to be seen! Of course, your substack is always enlightening and amazing. Thank you for being a bright spot in my day.

Adam Kinzinger's avatar

Mary, thanks so much, and thanks for being part of the team

Doreen Lane-Stedman's avatar

I agree 100%. It needs to be seen. And felt. The cult won’t be at all affected even if they would watch it.

Adam Kinzinger's avatar

Nope, but they better enjoy these few years cuz their time is coming to lose

Shirley Peck's avatar

I enjoyed the talk that you three great heroes had. I’ve admired you all since your stories came out after J6. I admire you even more now after watching this video. Mike and Harry, your stories are painful and sobering. God bless you. 😘

Donna Marino's avatar

Do not allow hate to taint your soul, if you do, they win by sheer power and control. Absolutely not. They are the ones who are hateful, hate filled, losers. Write more books, speak out as you have been because you are beacons of light and truth, sanity and integrity in the midst of a dark Faustian cloud of what I call evil. God bless you all and may you and your families remain safe.