Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym, has announced plans to run for Congress after his lengthy battle over New Jersey's coronavirus lockdowns made national headlines.
Smith has since grown into a central figure for those opposing lockdowns and mandates, and remains outspoken about those issues on his social media platforms. "For too long, good people have not gotten involved in politics - whether that is because the establishment won’t open the door for them or they don’t want to participate in the foul world of politics. More than anything, this needs to change. And I will be a part of that change," Smith wrote on Instagram.
Primary elections in New Jersey will be held on June 7, 2022. The general election will be held Nov. 8. During his run, Smith is sure to face questions about his past after he pleaded guilty in a fatal drunk driving crash more than a decade ago. The case came back into the light in 2020, when Smith became outspoken about the lockdown. The case's resurfacing prompted Smith, then 20, to address the incident, that killed 19-year-old Kevin Ade,In the post, Smith said he accepted responsibility for the incident, and that 'hatred' and 'resentment' toward him was 'justified.'
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