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Trump Backs Constantino for NY Congressional Seat

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Former pro boxer and successful entrepreneur, Anthony Constantino, is Trumps pick for New Yorks twenty-first congressional district seat, despite Smullens endorsements. Constantinos America First stance, backed by Trump allies, and his community involvement, have secured his spot. Smullen, unhappy with the decision, calls Constantino mentally unfit. The district favors Republicans, but Democrats see an opportunity amidst Trumps approval drops. The primary race is heating up, promising a thrilling showdown.

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Trump Backs Constantino for NY Congressional Seat

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US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Backs Constantino for NY Congressional Seat. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 21st, President Trump just threw his weight behind Anthony Constantino, the CEO of Sticker Mule, to take over New York's 21st. Congressional district seat left open by Elise Daphonic, who's stepping away from re-election. He's picking Constantino over Robert Smullen, even though Smullen snag nods from the state Republican Party and conservatives. Trump highlighted Constantino's America first vibe, his backing from big names like Rudy Giuliani and Roger Stone, plus that bold Trump sign he put up. In Albany and defended all the way to court. Constantino's no stranger to the grind, he's a successful entrepreneur and former pro-boxer, whose poor time into his community. Trump says in Congress, he'll push to boost the economy, slash taxes, secure the border and protect the second amendment. Smullen wasn't thrilled, pacing the Capitol on his phone after the news dropped, then blaming a paid consultant tied to Constantino for swaying Trump. He called his rival mentally unfit, while Constantino had previously slammed Smullen for not

backing the president hard enough. This district went for Trump by 21 points last year, and experts rate it solid. Republican, but Dems are eyeing an upset with his approval. Dips, with the primary heat rising, it'll be a showdown to watch as both sides gear up for the general. This has been US News Today, powered by AI.

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