GOP Congressman blasts Trump, calls tweet warning of 'civil war' over impeachment 'beyond repugnant'
GOP. Rep. Adam Kinzinger blasted President Trump for his Sunday tweet warning of a "civil war-like fracture" if he were to face impeachment charges, calling it "beyond repugnant."
Trump's tweet was a summary of statements made by evangelical pastor Robert Jeffress, who has made controversial remarks in the past about minorities and members of other faith. Kinzinger, a former Air Force veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, said in a tweet the president's words were "beyond repugnant."
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