Where are the United States headed?
Positioning itself as a reactionary force, Trump’s movement aims to topple what it perceives as liberal cultural hegemony. Among its priorities are a crackdown on the rights of gender minorities, a push against abortion rights, and a staunch scepticism towards climate change and science in general. Donald Trump also enjoys the support of Big Tech, which has relinquished much of its traditional role in fact-checking. This dynamic increases the risk of an illiberal drift in the United States, where democratic principles are already under strain. The social and political atmosphere remains exceedingly tense, and concerns are growing as the country shifts in a new direction.
Douglas Kennedy
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Adam Kinzinger
Former US Congressman and protagonist of the film (by videoconference)
Amy Greene
Senior Fellow specialising in the United States at the Institut Montaigne (by videoconference)
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The discussion is interpreted in English and French
The Last Republican
Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger jeopardises his career in public service by insisting that Donald Trump be held responsible for the events of 6 January 2021, culminating in the storming of the Capitol. This decision has profound consequences for both his loved ones and his 12-year engagement with the Republican Party. Formerly a staunch defender of conservative values, Kinzinger transforms into a fierce critic of Trump, becoming the first lawmaker to call for his removal from office. The film is partly set in the context of the House of Representatives Committee of Inquiry into the attack on the Capitol. Steve Pink seizes the opportunity to question Kinzinger about his political views. Over the course of their conversation, an unexpected friendship emerges.
