US Politics | Who is Lee Zeldin?
LAUNCHING his bid to become New York State Governor has hurled Lee Zeldin straight into the spotlight. The dad-of-two and close ally of Donald Trump is eager to earn the trust of voters ahead of the gubernatorial election on November 8, 2022. 
APLee Zeldin is an attorney turned congressman who is currently running for New York Governor '/ ' Congressman Lee Zeldin grew up in Suffolk County, New York, but now lives in Shirley with his wife Diana and two twin daughters Mikayla and Arianna. His education took him to the State University of New York at Albany and then Albany Law School, where he graduated. Zeldin earned the crown of New York's youngest attorney at the time, at age 23. He went on to serve four years of active duty in the US Army before returning to his career in law. In 2008, the attorney opened a successful law practice in Smithtown. The 42-year-old was then elected to the US House of Representatives, representing New York's First Congressional District in 2014. Zeldin also serves on two Committees in the House of Representatives: Financial Services and Foreign Affairs. In recent years, he has openly voiced his support of former President Donald Trump. He publicly defended Trump during his second impeachment trial and backed his baseless claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. Most read in US News GUNNED DOWN Mom, dad and six-year-old girl are shot dead in horror attack at campground TWISTED SOCIETY Inside NYC's secret cult that 'forced gay people into conversion therapy' SHOOTING TERROR One dead & 7 wounded after '100 shots fired' as crowds hide on floor CASE SOLVED Trash discarded at airport helps catch 'killer' 47 years after teen's murder TRAGIC FIND Mystery as girl, 14, found dead at home with cops spotting clue at murder scene FATAL TREND Chilling pics show murder scene after teen in TikTok challenge 'shot in face' What happened to Lee Zeldin in New York attack? On July 21, 2022, Zeldin was giving a speech in Perinton, New York, when he was confronted by an attacker on stage. A man climbed onto the podium during his ...Unite to Fire Hochul... bus tour stop and started yelling, before pulling a sharp blade on the dad-of-two. The GOP nominee was seen wrestling with the attacker mid-speech and was dragged to the ground. Zeldin said of the incident: ...Someone tried to stab me on stage during this evening's rally. ...But fortunately, I was able to grab his wrist and stop him for a few moments until others tackled him.... The assailant was eventually disarmed by hero bystanders and was later identified as David Jackbonis, 43, NBC News reported. Zeldin, who was unharmed, went back on stage and finished his remarks while thanking authorities who helped take down the suspect. Read More on The US Sun 
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WHAT HE OWES I found out the guy I was dating was engaged - I made him pay in the best way What is Lee Zeldin's net worth? Zeldin's net worth is estimated to be $2million, according to Celebrities Buzz. He is considered to be one of Long Island's wealthiest Congress members, with Senator Charles E. Schumer leading by almost double in salary. Zeldin announced he wanted to run for governor of New York in the November 2022 election. 
APThe dad was confronted on stage by a blade-wielding attacker in New York '/ '
APLee Zeldin is an attorney turned congressman who is currently running for New York Governor '/ ' Congressman Lee Zeldin grew up in Suffolk County, New York, but now lives in Shirley with his wife Diana and two twin daughters Mikayla and Arianna. His education took him to the State University of New York at Albany and then Albany Law School, where he graduated. Zeldin earned the crown of New York's youngest attorney at the time, at age 23. He went on to serve four years of active duty in the US Army before returning to his career in law. In 2008, the attorney opened a successful law practice in Smithtown. The 42-year-old was then elected to the US House of Representatives, representing New York's First Congressional District in 2014. Zeldin also serves on two Committees in the House of Representatives: Financial Services and Foreign Affairs. In recent years, he has openly voiced his support of former President Donald Trump. He publicly defended Trump during his second impeachment trial and backed his baseless claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. Most read in US News GUNNED DOWN Mom, dad and six-year-old girl are shot dead in horror attack at campground TWISTED SOCIETY Inside NYC's secret cult that 'forced gay people into conversion therapy' SHOOTING TERROR One dead & 7 wounded after '100 shots fired' as crowds hide on floor CASE SOLVED Trash discarded at airport helps catch 'killer' 47 years after teen's murder TRAGIC FIND Mystery as girl, 14, found dead at home with cops spotting clue at murder scene FATAL TREND Chilling pics show murder scene after teen in TikTok challenge 'shot in face' What happened to Lee Zeldin in New York attack? On July 21, 2022, Zeldin was giving a speech in Perinton, New York, when he was confronted by an attacker on stage. A man climbed onto the podium during his ...Unite to Fire Hochul... bus tour stop and started yelling, before pulling a sharp blade on the dad-of-two. The GOP nominee was seen wrestling with the attacker mid-speech and was dragged to the ground. Zeldin said of the incident: ...Someone tried to stab me on stage during this evening's rally. ...But fortunately, I was able to grab his wrist and stop him for a few moments until others tackled him.... The assailant was eventually disarmed by hero bystanders and was later identified as David Jackbonis, 43, NBC News reported. Zeldin, who was unharmed, went back on stage and finished his remarks while thanking authorities who helped take down the suspect. Read More on The US Sun 'DAILY STRUGGLE' Gabby Petito's mom shares heartbreaking message amid legal battle WHAT HE OWES I found out the guy I was dating was engaged - I made him pay in the best way What is Lee Zeldin's net worth? Zeldin's net worth is estimated to be $2million, according to Celebrities Buzz. He is considered to be one of Long Island's wealthiest Congress members, with Senator Charles E. Schumer leading by almost double in salary. Zeldin announced he wanted to run for governor of New York in the November 2022 election. APThe dad was confronted on stage by a blade-wielding attacker in New York '/ '
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