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A Republican congressional candidate in New York’s 21st District is making waves by pledging to donate his entire first-year salary—$174,000—to the family of a severely injured veteran, Sergeant Eddie Ryan, regardless of election outcome. The surprise announcement at a campaign event, accompanied by a handwritten note, was fueled by a powerful personal connection: Constantino, who also runs a company, said Ryan’s resilience inspired him to push harder. Ryan, a Marine sniper wounded by friendly fire in Iraq, was left with a traumatic brain injury and ongoing disabilities, but his story deeply moved Constantino. The candidate, who’s running against state Assembly Member Robert Smullen and backed by former President Trump, has poured millions of his own money into the race, positioning himself as a challenger to the political establishment. Ryan called the pledge “still floored,” while Constantino hopes the gesture will inspire others to support veterans and pursue a better future.

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