GOP congressman-elect makes unusual Trump request, ejects reporter during profanity-laced victory speech

Anthony Constantino, elected to represent New York’s 21st Congressional District, used a profanity-laced victory speech to criticise reporters and have one removed from the room. He also called on President Donald Trump to consider pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs, an unusual request that raised questions about whether Constantino was serious.

In the 31-minute speech, Constantino said he wanted to bring jobs and excitement back to New York, discussed political allies and opponents, and featured a rapper’s tribute. He was endorsed by outgoing Republican representative Elise Stefanik and Trump. Constantino, who runs printing company Sticker Mule, previously drew attention for a 100-foot pro-Trump sign that he kept after a legal challenge.