GOP congressman-elect makes unusual Trump request, ejects reporter during profanity-laced victory speech

Anthony Constantino, a former boxer and the CEO of the printing company Sticker Mule, delivered a profanity-laden victory speech after his election to New York’s 21st Congressional District, kicking a reporter out of the room and calling on President Donald Trump to pardon Sean "Diddy" Combs."I think President Trump should consider freeing Diddy," Constantino said, referring to the incarcerated producer."A historic New Yorker that did great things for New York State.I think we should consider it."Constantino’s brazen speech contrasts sharply with the demeanor of the district’s outgoing incumbent, Rep.
Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., the former No.3 Republican in the House of Representatives.
It also raises questions about whether Constantino earnestly hopes to see the administration pardon Combs, who was convicted of prostitution across state lines.DIDDY'S FEDERAL PRISON RELEASE DELAYED WEEKS AFTER REPORTED SOLITARY CONFINEMENT STINTAnthony Constantino, left, the congressman-elect in New York's 21st Congressional District, pictured alongside Rep.Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., right.
(Jim Franco/Albany Times Union via Getty Images; Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)"Where’s my lawyer at? I have a very good lawyer.Listen, I’m fighting for New York.
I want to bring excitement back to New York.I want to bring jobs back to New York," Constantino said moments before his request.During his 31-minute speech, Constantino spoke about political allies, enemies, the media, power struggles and his vision for the country.
He even had a rapper friend perform a freestyle tribute to his congressional election.At points, Constantino adopted an openly combative tone — especially with respect to members of the press."Listen to me, scumbags.Telling people the truth is the right thing to do.
I had to listen to you a--holes say ‘dairy farmer Blake Gendebien,’" Constantino said, referring to news coverage of his Democratic challenger."He’s not a dairy farmer; his parents were dairy farm...