The International Underwear Model Who Stormed the Capitol Is Now Running for Congress
When Florida congressional candidate John Strand introduces himself to potential voters, he starts with his criminal record. “I’m John Strand, patriot for Congress, the J6 hostage who went to prison on principle so that you don’t have to,” he said at a January debate hosted by the Women’s Republican Club of Naples Federated. The former […]
John Strand, a Florida congressional candidate, has gained notoriety for his role as a J6 "hostage" who spent time in federal prison for his involvement in the January 6 assault on the US Capitol. Now, he is running for Congress, utilizing his controversial past to distinguish himself among the other 10 candidates in the GOP primary.
Despite maintaining that he is innocent, the evidence against him was strong, and the DOJ vacated every charge. However, Strand has embraced the role of a "maverick" and promotes Judeo-Christian values, attacking the LGBTQ community and Pride events in the process.
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