Anthony P. D'Esposito(/diˌɛspəˈzitoʊ/dee-ESS-pə-ZEE-toh;born February 22, 1982)[1]is an American politician and retiredNew York City Police Departmentdetective. ARepublican,he has representedNew York's 4th congressional districtin theUnited States House of Representativessince 2023.[2]His victory in the2022 midterm electionwas considered a majorupset,contributing to the narrow Republican majority in the House of Representatives. In2024,he lost his re-election bid toDemocratLaura Gillen.
Anthony D'Esposito | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's4thdistrict | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Rice |
| Member of theHempsteadTown Council from the 4th district | |
| In office February 10, 2016 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Santino |
| Succeeded by | Laura A. Ryder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1982 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
| Police career | |
| Department | New York City Police Department |
| Service years | 2006–2020 |
| Rank | Detective |
Police career
editBefore entering politics, D'Esposito was a police officer with NYPD's 73rd Precinct, and a detective assigned to the 73rd Precinct Detective Squad and the Military and Extended Leave Desk.[3]He joined the NYPD in 2006 and worked there until retiring in 2020.[4]
During his NYPD career, D'Esposito received four complaints: two forexcessive forcewith one finding of "unsubstantiated" and the second of "exonerated"; one for an improper frisk, with a finding of "unsubstantiated', and one for an improper search, with a finding of" substantiated "and a recommendation of internal NYPD disciplinary proceedings.[3]He was also reprimanded twice by the department: in 2007, for working as a DJ and serving alcohol in a nightclub without departmental permission, for which he was stripped of 15 vacation days; and in 2015, when he was docked 20 vacation days for failing to secure his firearm, which was stolen after he left it unattended in a car.[5]
Hempstead town council
editD'Esposito was appointed as a councilman on theHempstead, New York,town council in 2016, and won a full term the following year.[6][7]He served on the council until 2023.
U.S. House of Representatives
editElections
edit2022
editAfter winning the Republican 2022 primary election unopposed, D'Esposito faced former Hempstead town supervisorLaura Gillenin the general election. D'Esposito framed the race as a referendum on public safety and cost-of-living issues.[8]
D'Esposito defeated Gillen with 51.8% of the vote in a majorupset.[9]Some analysts attributed his victory togubernatorial candidateLee Zeldin'spolitical coattails.[10][11]
2024
editD'Esposito ran for re-election in 2024. He was defeated by Democratic nomineeLaura Gillenin a rematch of the 2022 election.[12]
Tenure
editIn January 2023, D'Esposito became the first sitting Republican representative to call for RepresentativeGeorge Santos' resignation in the wake of revelations about Santos' false biographical statements.[13]D'Esposito's office has reportedly aided with services for a number of Santos' neighboring3rd districtconstituents, who could not reach, or refused to work with, Santos' office.[14]On March 7, 2023, D'Esposito introduced the No Fortune for Fraud Act, legislation that would alter House rules to prohibit members from being paid for their celebrity status if they are indicted for finance or fraud crimes; Santos, who is under investigation for fraud and check forgery in Brazil, is not directly named in the legislation, but D'Esposito said he was "an inspiration" for it.[15]
D'Esposito supportedKevin McCarthyin the2023 Speaker of the House election.[16]
On October 26, 2023, he introduced a resolution to expel George Santos from the House of Representatives.[17]
The New York Timesreported that in a possible violation of House ethics rules, shortly after winning election D'Esposito had employed his longtime fiancée's daughter as special assistant. He also added a woman with whom he was having an affair to his office's payroll. Both employment contracts stopped shortly after his fiancée found out about D'Esposito's affair.[18]
D'Esposito was one of six Republicans to sign a bipartisan letter spearheaded by centrist House Representatives in which they pledged to respect the results of the2024 presidential election.[19]
Committee assignments
editD'Esposito has served on the following committees:[20]
- Committee on Homeland Security
- Committee on House Administration
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Caucus memberships
editPersonal life
editD'Esposito is ofItalian[22]andPuerto Ricanancestry.[23][24]He isCatholic.[25]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^"New York New Members 2023".November 17, 2022.RetrievedNovember 18,2022.
- ^Sager, Stacey (November 8, 2022)."D'Esposito defeats Gillen in NY's 4th Congressional district, completing a GOP sweep".ABC7 New York.
- ^ab"Anthony D'Esposito".Propublica.July 26, 2020.RetrievedMarch 8,2023.
- ^Gartland, Michael (October 10, 2022)."Retired NYPD and GOP congressional hopeful Anthony D'Esposito is in the hot seat again for losing his gun".The New York Post.RetrievedMarch 8,2023.
- ^"Retired NYPD and GOP congressional hopeful Anthony D'Esposito is in the hot seat again for losing his gun – New York Daily News".www.nydailynews.com.October 10, 2022.RetrievedApril 28,2023.
- ^Dazio, Stephanie (February 18, 2018)."Hempstead Town councilman hired at Nassau Board of Elections".Newsday.RetrievedMarch 8,2023.
- ^"Nassau Republicans declare victories in 3rd, 4th Congressional Districts".News 12 - The Bronx.November 9, 2022.
- ^Cusoff, Carolyn (November 7, 2022)."Laura Gillen vs. Anthony D'Esposito highlights 4 huge Congressional races on Long Island".CBS New York.RetrievedMarch 8,2023.
- ^"New York Fourth Congressional District Election Results".The New York Times.November 8, 2022.
- ^Dorman, John L. (December 31, 2022)."Outgoing New York Rep. Kathleen Rice says she warned Democratic leaders that the party would 'lose' Long Island in the midterms".Business Insider.
- ^Nothel, Thomas (November 16, 2022)."Zeldin Coattails Sweep-in Local Republicans".The North Shore Leader.
- ^"New York House District 4 Election 2024 Live Results".www.nbcnews.com.November 21, 2024.RetrievedNovember 21,2024.
- ^Mueller, Julia (January 11, 2023)."First sitting House Republican calls on Santos to step down".The Hill.
- ^Allen, J.D. (February 1, 2023)."Who's picking up Santos' slack? Meet Rep. D'Esposito".WSHU.RetrievedFebruary 5,2023.
- ^Ibassa, Lelee (March 7, 2023)."NY reps unveil bill inspired by George Santos to stop accused lawmakers from profiting from fame".ABC News.RetrievedMarch 8,2023.
- ^Brune, Tom (January 6, 2023)."For Long Island's House delegation, a frustrating place in history".Newsday.
- ^Yilick, Caitlin (October 26, 2023)."Republican moves ahead with effort to expel George Santos from House - CBS News".www.cbsnews.com.RetrievedOctober 27,2023.
- ^Fandos, Nicholas (September 23, 2024)."A Congressman Had an Affair. Then He Put His Lover on the Payroll".The New York Times.RetrievedNovember 21,2024.
- ^Brooks, Emily (September 13, 2024)."6 House Republicans join bipartisan commitment to uphold election results".The Hill.RetrievedSeptember 13,2024.
- ^"Committees and Caucuses".Representative D'Esposito.January 3, 2023.RetrievedMarch 25,2023.
- ^"About Climate Solutions Caucus".Climate Solutions Caucus.RetrievedNovember 4,2024.
- ^"Anthony P. D'Esposito".Town of Hempstead -- Long Island, NY.November 10, 2022. Archived fromthe originalon November 10, 2022.RetrievedNovember 10,2022.
- ^De La Hoz, Felipe (May 31, 2022)."Commentary: Brittle nature of Latino identity politics shows cracks as political representation falls short, disappoints".City & State New York.RetrievedNovember 10,2022.
- ^Delgado, José A. (November 10, 2022)."Puerto Ricans in the midterm elections: victories and loses".El Nuevo Día.
- ^Jeff Diamant (January 3, 2023)."Faith on the Hill. The religious composition of the 118th Congress"(PDF).PEW Research Center.RetrievedApril 5,2023.
External links
edit- Congressman Anthony D'Espositoofficial U.S. House website
- Anthony D'Esposito for Congress