Enrique Tarrio

Henry “Enrique” Tarrio grew up in Miami, Florida, and has described himself as a first-generation Cuban immigrant. At the time of his campaign, Tarrio owned several companies that were involved in the surveillance and security industry.[1] In October 2020, Tarrio was listed as the chief of staff for Latinos for Trump.[2] As of January 2021, the New York Times and The Washington Post identified Tarrio as a leader of the Proud Boys.[3][4]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Tarrio was born in Miami, Florida to Cuban-American parents. He owns several small businesses in the security and surveillance industry and has been involved in political activism since 2005. He is currently the state director in Florida for Latinos for Trump and is an organizer for public political events. He studied at Miami Dade College and UM in 2005. Enrique has inspired bills to combat domestic terrorism bill S.Res.279 which is currently in progress. His experience in Entrepreneurship and Civil rights activism is the cornerstone of his campaign.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Criminal Justice reform. The war on drugs has been a failure. Many Americans are in prison for victimless crimes and have left many families separated. Taxpayers are burdened by these legislative actions, when these funds can be diverted to our veterans and can be used to fight domestic and foreign terrorism.Veterans and Active duty members. Our national heroes should be treated with the upmost respect. The VA system is in need of a complete overhaul. Veteran and active duty member suicide is through the roof. We must focus on taking care of these brave men and women. They deserve better.Ending domestic terrorism. We have seen a stark uptick in political violence. The Department of Homeland Security needs more resources in targeting groups and mass shooters BEFORE they happen. As a person who has witnessed this first hand and whose whole career is based on security and safety, I am best qualified for this task. It will be done in a way where it adheres to our Constitution and does not infringe on the rights of Americans

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

- Criminal Justice Reform

- Rooting out violations of our 2nd amendment

- Free speech across ALL digital platforms

- An America first foreign policy

- Promotion of an energy policy that benefits all Americans

- Countering the very real threat of domestic terrorism

- Common sense education reform

- Assuring our active duty and retired veterans always have access to excellent healthcare and housing

- Immigration reform

- Pharma

-Reduction and simplification of tax code

- Addressing common sense and effective solutions with the stated goal of ending the failed war on drugs

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Presidents I admire; George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, and Donald Trump.

People I look up to that were not presidents; Martin Luther King Jr., Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Kanye West. Roger Stone, Jack Posobiec, Chadwick Moore, Ron Paul, Rand Paul, Michelle Malkin.

These individuals listed above, are founders of this country, defenders of free speech, or advocates for Civil Rights.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The death of the west by Pat Buchanan and Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

without question it would have to be the dedication to preserving our Constituional rights. It is the reason why we live in the most admired country in the world. Previous administrations have infringed on our amendments with introducing the patriot act. Our right to free speech has also been infringed upon by the tech giants in silicon valley. These speech monopolies MUST adhere to our first amendment and i expect to make that happen if elected.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Entrepreneurship:

CEO, COO, President, VP Business Development, Consummate team builder, leader, deal maker, strategist and implementer. Consumer electronics channel expert including CCTV, mobile electronics, home automation and others. Excels in bringing new products and technology to market.

Activism and politics:

Organizing and event planning, Leader within the community, Fundraising and Philanthropy. Extremely aware and educated on the hardships the working class American faces.

Social skills:

Open to new ideas, Can hold a respectful conversation with those i do not agree with, Can find common ground with those i do not agree with and I have a great sense of humor.

This will make me successful in bridging the partisan gap that we have in congress today in order to work for my constituents.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Represent my constituents and follow the Constitution.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to make America less divded. I want to see a smaller prison population. Non-violent or victimless crimes are at the forefront of my campaign. Lead by example for better veteran healthcare. Make sure big tech is playing by the rules.

I want a more free and safer America for all.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Elian Gonzalez protest that happened in Miami. I was an attendee and I was 13 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

When I was 15, my first job was being a helper to a plumber. I was there for one year before switching over to another trade job.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Death of the West.

This book shows the growing problems and divide in our country. It allows me to learn how to find solutions to conserve our nation and restore the love we have for it. We are not a perfect nation, but we must strive everyday to get as close to perfection as possible.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I would have to go with Tony Stark on this one...

Tony gets captured by terrorist in the beginning of his first movie. He embodies his capitalist and patriotic values and fights evil. He fights through innovation. but as we see his character develop in later movies...He starts realizing he can use this to help the less fortunate. At the very end in an act of selflessness he defeats those who wish to do away with humanity.

what i pick up from this story is Tony's love for humanity and the price he was willing to pay for it.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Follow God - Kanye West

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Struggling IS a part of life. I have made MANY mistakes in my past, but i do not regret a single one. I was raised in a bad neighborhood and have lived through poverty, but i know that is what strengthens my character.

Specifically i struggle with time management. I have an excellent team to help me overcome this. I am currently working on being better with this.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It is a body of government that mostly represents the people. It is established as the only branch of government that represents the population. I believe that partisan politics has clouded the representation of the constituents in there respective districts. I was born and raised in the district I am running in, and no matter what party they align with I will always be a voice for them.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Absolutely not, I believe that we have to many lawyers and carrier politicians as politicians. I also believe, the word representative should be taken literally. Working class Americans should be represented in congress.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Partisan Division and the introduction of socialist policies in our government.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I would want to be a part of the House Intelligence, Budget, and Education and Labor committees.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

As a president congress should have term limits and I will be pushing legislation that will limit the amount of terms a congressmen can serve.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Jim Jordan, Mat Gaetz, Ted Cruz and Elise Stefanik.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Just last month i heard from a family who because of our recent tax cuts were able to start a day care for children who have health problems. This story touched me not only because of how selfless this endeavor was but because of how the free market can offer solutions to the social issues we have in our country.

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