Lehigh Valley Political Pulse: Crosswell centers PA-7 bid on affordability, rule of law
A year after resigning from the U.S. Department of Justice in protest, former federal prosecutor and Marine Ryan Crosswell is running as a Democrat in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. Joining host Tom Shortell on this week’s Political Pulse, Crosswell said his campaign is focused on two priorities: lowering costs for families and defending democratic institutions.
Ex-federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell joins PA-7 congressional race
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor who resigned in protest over the Trump administration’s handling of criminal cases in February, has announced his campaign for the Lehigh Valley’s congressional district.
In a campaign video posted Sunday, Crosswell recounted his oath to defend the U.S. Constitution both when he enlisted as a Marine and when he joined the U.S. Department of Justice.
But President Donald Trump poses the greatest threat to Americans’ rights and freedoms as he forces career prosecutors to drop criminal charges against his allies and pursue charges against his opponents, Crosswell said.