Enrique Tarrio, the former Proud Boys leader, is mulling a run for Matt Gaetz’s vacated Congressional seat in Florida's District 1. This potential candidacy marks a shift from his previous run for Florida's 27th District, which he withdrew from ahead of the primary. Following his sentencing of 22 years for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, Tarrio was pardoned by President Trump. He aims to enter the Capitol building, emphasizing the irony of seeking office in a place he was once accused of attempting to storm.
If I do run, I want to be in that building that they accused me of trying to storm.
In 2023, Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, riot.
Tarrio says he's considering Matt Gaetz's former District 1 seat near Pensacola.
President Trump pardoned Tarrio upon his return to office last month.
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