Some Illinois Republicans are responding to the death threat against fellow GOP member Adam Kinzinger and his family.<\/p>\n
Why it matters: The Illinois GOP candidates speaking out against the threat of violence are risking losing the support of former President Trump just days before the primary.<\/p>\n
Driving the news: U.S. Rep Kinzinger posted on Sunday that his family received a death threat because he's on the Jan. 6 select committee.<\/p>\n
Context: Kinzinger has been censured by both the national and local Republican parties for working with the panel and voting to impeach Trump. He is not seeking reelection.<\/p>\n
What they're saying: \"We can disagree on issues, but we will never condone threats of violence,\" a spokesperson for GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey tells Axios. \"It's unacceptable and needs to stop.\"<\/p>\n
Yes, but: Axios didn't hear back from Davis' primary opponent, Rep. Mary Miller. She was recently endorsed by Trump.<\/p>\n
The intrigue: The death threat to Kinzinger's family comes as the Jan. 6 select committee continues to make its case that the former president conspired to incite violence at the Capitol.<\/p>\n
What's next: Trump heads to Illinois this weekend to stump for Miller at the downstate Adams County Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n
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