PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (January 18, 2026)—Over the last several weeks, my campaign has had direct, candid conversations with Republican leadership about where my service would be most effective and which seat would make the most strategic sense.
Those discussions were honest, constructive, and at times, blunt. We talked openly about the financial circumstances of running a competitive race, the challenges of name recognition, and the uphill battle faced by a candidate who is not self-funded and not backed by a political conglomerate.
Every point raised received serious thought, real analysis, and critical consideration.
And after weighing all of it, I have made my decision: I am staying the course and continuing my run for Congress.
Yes, this is an uphill battle. Some of my primary opponents can write six-figure checks to their own campaigns while talking about “affordability” from a life most working Americans will never live.
I don’t have that luxury.
In parallel with party discussions, I have spent time in the community listening to families who are actually living these issues every day. Parents juggling rent, groceries, healthcare, and caregiving. Families navigating broken disability systems. Workers doing everything right and still falling behind. What I heard, over and over, was simple—and frankly, frustrating: too many people in our district do not feel represented in Congress by someone who actually lives what they live.
That’s when my decision became clear.
My family and I are living many of the same affordability pressures as the families I’m fighting for. We’ve seen broken systems up close. And like so many others, we regularly make choices about staying home or finding a free local family-centric event to attend because rent, bills, groceries, and basic necessities come first.
I refuse to treat these policy debates as theoretical or as campaign talking points.
This is real life.
I also spent the last few weeks listening to members of minority communities. While my intent is not to delve into identity politics, their message to me hit home. Specifically, we need more conservative voices in Congress who understand the realities we face. Too often, minority representation at the federal level comes exclusively from the left—voices that do not put Americans first.
They elevate radical gender ideology over child safety, chase political power through policies that undermine election integrity instead of funding families who genuinely need help, place reckless foreign aid ahead of domestic stability, and excuse failed policies under the false label of “compassion.”
That does not reflect my values. It does not reflect the values of many families here in Florida—let alone, families in Palm Beach County (FL-22).
Let me be clear about who I am and where I stand.
I am America First. Always.
I will put Florida families first. Always.
And as a Republican candidate for Congress, I am open to listening to all voices, regardless of party—especially those who work hard, pay or have paid their share, follow the law, and don’t abuse systems meant to help people who truly need support.
If elected, I will continue to support President Trump’s work on behalf of the American people and stand with members of Congress who advance common-sense, pro-American policies. I will oppose waste, defend the Constitution, secure the border, protect children, and fight for policies that work in real life—not just on paper.
Now, I’m fully aware that I may not receive early institutional support from my party. That’s their decision. Mine is to keep showing up, listening to my community, and earning trust through work, consistency, and results.
If elected, respect from my party will come. And if it doesn’t, I’m comfortable with that.
My obligation isn’t to party leadership—it’s to the people of Florida’s 22nd Congressional District who cast their votes and live with the consequences of federal decisions.
I’m unapologetic about why I’m here. I’m not backing down, and I’m not waiting for permission to represent my community through conservative leadership in Congress.
Let’s get to work.
