A disgraced former New York congressman is eyeing a return to Washington, according to Politico. Chris Collins announced a run for Florida’s open 19th Congressional District, betting his early loyalty to Donald Trump can revive his career.
Collins resigned from Congress in 2019 after pleading guilty to insider trading and served prison time before Trump pardoned him in 2020. He now joins a crowded GOP primary that includes Madison Cawthorn and other out-of-state contenders.
The deep-red seat opens up as Byron Donalds runs for governor, with Trump’s endorsement likely to decide the race.
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