ToplineHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Sunday the appointment of Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill. to a select panel to investigate the Jan. 6, attack on the U.S. Capitol. She is trying to disarm Republicans from allegations that the committee is not sufficiently bipartisan.WASHINGTON DC - MAY 12, 2018: Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R.IL) speaks after the Republican House Caucus voted... (+) to remove Rep. Liz Cheney, (R.WY), from her leadership. This was at the U.S Capitol in Washington, DC on May 12, 2021. After Liz Cheney, Conference Chair (R-WY), became a target of former President Donald Trump's followers in Congress, she was removed from her leadership position by GOP members. She has repeatedly stated that the Republican Party must separate itself from Trump regarding his January 6 attack at the Capitol. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images). Getty ImagesThe Key FactsPelosi stated in a statement that Kinzinger would bring great patriotism and pride to the panel's mission to discover the facts and protect Democracy. He cited his Air Force service. After Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, repeatedly mentioned Rep. Jim Banks (R.Ind.), the move was taken. Pelosi prevented Kinzinger from being named the top Republican on the panel because of disparaging statements he made about the Navy. Kinzinger was a vocal critic against Trump and Republicans who downplay this attack and said that he accepted Pelosi's appointment and promised to work diligently for the truth. Kinzinger is not the only Republican who voted for the creation of the committee.Important BackgroundPelosi appointed 13 members to the committee, while five were chosen by McCarthy. Pelosi rejected two of McCarthy's five choices, Rep. Jim Jordan (R.Ohio), and Rep. Banks (R.Illinois) last week. This was a result of the ridiculous statements and actions of both of them.TangentMcCarthy suggested earlier this month that he would remove any committee assignments from Republicans who accept Pelosis' appointment to the committee. However, he has so far not taken any action against Cheney. McCarthy was asked Thursday if he planned to take action. He said it was a decision of the House Republican Conference, which voted in May to remove Cheney from his position as conference chair.Chief CriticBanks stated that Pelosi wants her committee to look into the Biden administration's response to the attack. However, there was no Biden administration at that time. This is one reason why she vetoed.Important QuoteForbes has learned that Denver Riggleman is being considered as an advisor to this committee because of his service as a Congressman and as an Air Force officer.What to WatchKinzinger might not be the only Republican on the committee. The first hearing will be held on Tuesday, with four police officers who responded in an emergency to the attack. Pelosi stated in an interview with ABC This Week that other Republicans expressed interest in joining the committee.
