Bulwark Takes Tim and Adam Kinzinger Play a Little Game
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Mar 21, 2026 
Adam Kinzinger, former Republican congressman who challenged Trump and served on the January 6 committee. He breaks down why the Iran war is already faltering and why the price tag keeps ballooning. They spar over GOP dynamics, Israel’s influence, veteran strains from rapid deployments, and even break into a cheeky live “cuck-off” game for the crowd.
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Costly Iran Escalation Versus Ukraine Funding
- The Iran war is already going badly and asking Congress for $200 billion is fiscally outrageous given past priorities.
- Adam Kinzinger contrasts this with far smaller sums used for Ukraine and stresses the request mainly prices replenishing old stockpiles.
Welcoming Ex-MAGA Needs Moral Filters
- Welcoming defectors from MAGA requires caution when their motives or past statements are extremist.
- Kinzinger accepts Joe Kent leaving but warns Kent's reasons (Jewish conspiracies) make full embrace inappropriate.
Accept Defectors While Vetting Extremism
- Take votes from disillusioned Trump supporters but be cautious about embracing extremists.
- Kinzinger and Tim advise outreach to sincere defectors while vetting for white nationalism or January 6 remorse.