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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abe Asher

Ex-New York congressman pardoned by Trump is planning to run again in Florida

Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Former US Rep Chris Collins, who was pardoned by former president Donald Trump, is reportedly contemplating a run for Congress in Florida.

The former representative, who pleaded guilty in 2019 to conspiracy to commit securities fraud, told WGRZ’s Scott Levin that he is planning to run for the seat currently held by Rep Byron Donalds should Mr Donalds vacate it to make a run for higher office.

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