Republicans could also be mocking Maxwell Frost (D-FL.), however he’s getting the final snort on the quilt of Teen Vogue.

The primary-time Congressman and Gen Z-elect is able to make issues occur. The profile highlights his Afro-Cuban upbringing and his curiosity in politics and activism, crediting the Sandy Hook bloodbath as a turning level for him. He reminisced on his arrest through the George Floyd protests in Washington, D.C., and now walks the streets as an elected official. “This complete factor feels very surreal,” Frost tells Teen Vogue.

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— Teen Vogue (@TeenVogue) January 5, 2023

Representing Florida’s tenth Congressional District, the 25-year-old is the youngest legislative physique member, taking up his colleagues, who’re greater than twice his age on common. Nonetheless, his first battle will probably be discovering a spot to dwell. ABC Information reported that whereas Frost makes $174,000 a yr as a member of Congress, he’s struggling to seek out an condo on account of spotty credit.

Frost stepped on the scene through the Florida midterm elections, trying to fill the seat of Rep. Val Demings and outrun his Republican opponent, Calvin Wimbish, virtually 50 years his senior. He campaigned closely on his Gen Z id, arguing {that a} youthful perspective would add worth on Capitol Hill.

Since placing his hat within the ring, Frost has been very vocal about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial insurance policies. In June 2022, the Florida native confronted DeSantis at an occasion, pleading with him to behave on gun violence. He was escorted out whereas DeSantis informed him, “No person desires to listen to from you.” Whereas he is aware of he’s not the “common” politician, Frost tells Teen Vogue extra “common, working-class folks’ ought to run for workplace. “We don’t have sufficient of it proper now.”

The self-proclaimed progressive is open to supporting the present White Home administration, engaged on efforts towards reasonably priced healthcare, ending gun violence, and combating the local weather disaster. Frost remains to be ready to be sworn in, as Home enterprise is on maintain till a Speaker is elected.