Justin Amash addresses the Republican Conference
U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., is seen at the Republican Leadership Conference at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI. Justin has represented Michigan’s Third District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011. He ran as a Republican and stayed with the party until July 2019, when he quit to become and Independent. He did so after becoming the first Republican to call for the impeachment of President Donald Trump following Special Council Robert Mueller’s report on possible Russian collusion.
Amash’s beliefs have always sided far more with Libertarian viewpoints than those of either Republican or Democratic parties. In 2019, he began courting smaller Libertarian media outlets and podcasts, leading to speculation that he was considering a possible run for the White House as a third party in 2020.
On Apr. 28, 2020, that speculation became a reality when Amash announced he was forming and exploratory committee to run against Incumbent Republican President Donald Trump and his presumed Democratic challenger Joe Biden. He tweeted, “Today, I launched an exploratory committee to seek the @LPNational’s nomination for president of the United States. Americans are ready for practical approaches based in humility and trust of the people.”
Justin continued, “We’re ready for a presidency that will restore respect for our Constitution and bring people together. I’m excited and honored to be taking these first steps toward serving Americans of every background as president.”
Justin Amash on his way to a House vote on defense spending.
Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., walks through a basement corridor to the House of Representatives for the vote on his amendment to the Defense spending bill that would cut funding to the National Security Agency’s phone surveillance program.
Election 2020 Amash, Washington, United States – 12 Jun 2019
Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., listens to debate on Capitol Hill in Washington. On Apr. 28, 2020, he announced he was forming an exploratory committee for the 2020 Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination.
House Votes to condemn United States President’s Tweets, Washington DC, USA – 16 Jul 2019
United States Representative Justin Amash departs the Capitol after a House vote to condemn President Donald Trump’s tweets on July 16, 2019. It came a mere weeks after he quit the Republican party to become an Independent.
Rep. Justin Amash during the Trump Impeachment debates
Rep. Justin Amash, I-Mich., speaks as the House of Representatives debates the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. He’s seen speaking on the House floor on Dec. 18, 2019, and called for Trump to be impeached. He stated, ” “President Donald J. Trump has abused and violated the public trust by using his high office to solicit the aid of a foreign power, not for the benefit of the United States of America but instead for his personal and political gain.”
