- Ex-Patriots defensive lineman announces run for US Senate
- Bequette, 32, targets Pelosi, Schumer and AOC in launch ad
Former New England Patriots defensive lineman Jake Bequette on Monday announced he’s challenging Arkansas senator John Boozman in next year’s Republican primary.
Bequette, a US Army veteran who played collegiately for the Arkansas Razorbacks, launched his bid with a online video touting his football and military background, followed by an interview on Fox & Friends, Fox News’s flagship breakfast show.
As an Army veteran, former NFL player, and Arkansas Razorback, I have lived my life with service and conservative values at the forefront.
Now, I have a calling to do more. That is why I am running for the United States Senate. Join my team here: https://t.co/Sb5kqWKhWU pic.twitter.com/ecxxwhsOWU
