Chris Collins (politician)

Christopher Carl Collins (born May 20, 1950) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was the United States Representative for New York's 27th congressional district from 2013 through 2019. 

Collins was the first sitting congressman to endorse Donald Trump for President of the United States.Zremski, Jerry. "Chris Collins becomes first sitting member of Congress to endorse Trump ". The Buffalo News. February 24, 2016. 

Collins and his son, Cameron, were arrested by the FBI on August 8, 2018, and charged with insider trading and lying to the FBI.Erica Ordin and Maegan Vazquez. "New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins indicted on insider trading charges", CNN, August 8, 2018 On September 30, 2019, Collins announced his resignation from the House of Representatives effective on October 1, 2019.

In December 2020, Collins was pardoned for his crimes by President Donald Trump.

In June 2025, Collins officially announced his congressional campaign to represent Florida's 19th congressional district in the U.S. House for the 2026 election.

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