Lev Parnas Running for Congress as a Democrat in Florida
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Lev Parnas, known for his role in President Trump's first impeachment and subsequent opposition to Trump, has announced his candidacy for Congress as a Democrat in Florida’s 27th Congressional District.
- Parnas aims to challenge Republican incumbent María Elvira Salazar in a predominantly Hispanic district that includes affluent Miami neighborhoods such as Key Biscayne and Coral Gables.
- In his campaign announcement, Parnas emphasized his insider knowledge of Trump's system, stating he helped build the MAGA movement but now seeks to speak truth to power.
- Parnas, a Ukrainian-born naturalized American, previously worked with Trump and Rudy Giuliani to uncover damaging information about Hunter Biden in Ukraine.
- He expressed a commitment to actively contribute to his district and
