I am honored to accept the endorsement of the Bronx Conservative Party as a candidate for the United States Congress in New York’s 15th Congressional District.
When I met with the delegates and members of the Bronx Conservative Party, I was direct and clear. I made one point unmistakably known. My top priority in this race is to confront and push back against socialism. That message was the focus of that meeting, and it remains the driving force behind my campaign.
While I have long advocated for veterans, family values, community stability, and quality of life, the unchecked expansion of socialism represents the greatest challenge facing the Bronx and our nation today. It weakens accountability, discourages self-determination, and erodes opportunity for working families. This is not one issue among many. It is the defining issue of this moment, and I am committed to addressing it with clarity and resolve.
Three years ago, I made the decision to leave the Democratic Party after recognizing its growing departure from transparency, personal responsibility, and practical governance. More recently, I did consider returning. After careful reflection, I chose instead to remain with the Conservative Party because it has remained clear and consistent in its willingness to stand against socialism with me. The Bronx Conservative Party has taken a leading role in that effort, and their leadership matters.
Across the Bronx, the consequences of failed policy are impossible to ignore. Government transparency is lacking, and residents are rightfully asking where their money is going. Public safety has deteriorated, regardless of what statistics may suggest, people feel it every day in their neighborhoods. Housing is necessary, but reckless over development is dismantling communities, displacing families, and replacing affordable single family neighborhoods with housing many working residents cannot afford.
The middle class is being hollowed out. Too many people feel trapped, with little left to strive for. Some are driven deeper into permanent public assistance, while others are pushed toward unethical or unsustainable paths simply to survive. That is not progress. I believe in restoring the power to choose one’s life and future back into the hands of the people.
This campaign will not be easy, but I believe the residents of the 15th Congressional District are ready for leadership that speaks plainly and acts decisively. I am building a serious, disciplined campaign rooted in accountability, opportunity, and real solutions.
I invite those who share these concerns to join me, whether by volunteering, contributing, or standing with me in this fight. Together, we can put the Bronx and America first.
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