Mark Hoch, an anti-pro-life Pennsylvania father of seven who was targeted by the FBI, has announced he will run for Congress, according to the campaign website.
the hook is running The 1st congressional district in Pennsylvania is currently served by Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. US House of Representatives.
“I’ve seen with my own eyes what an out-of-control government does to its people,” Mr. Hook said. website reading. “I fight to defend all people and their rights under God and the Constitution. My platform is based on common sense.” (Related: FBI raided father acquitted on federal charges of assaulting abortion worker)
Big news! Mark Hoch will serve as a reserve for Brian Fitzpatrick.
— Dom Giordano (@DomShow1210) August 2, 2023
He also wants to restore “traditional values ​​and principles central to American identity, such as faith, family, free speech, religion and the right to bear arms,” ​​according to his website. It is written.
Hook was indicted in October 2021 for allegedly assaulting a clinic attendant outside the Philadelphia-based family planning system. according to To the US Attorney’s Office press release. The complaint alleges that he violated the Free Clinic Entry Act (FACE). Mr. Hook claimed he was protecting his 12-year-old son from harassment. At least 15 FBI agents at gunpoint raided Mr. Hook’s home and arrested him in front of his children.
In January 2023, Mr. Hook was acquitted.
.@HawleyMO Just criticized Merrick Garland for the Department of Justice’s arrest of his anti-pro-life father, Mark Hawke.
“We would hate long guns and assault weapons, but you are happy to deploy them against Catholics and innocent children. @DailyCaller pic.twitter.com/XCxaDlxBml
— Sarah Weaver (@SarahHopeWeaver) March 1, 2023
According to the newspaper, Mr. Hook is also the founder and chairman of the non-profit ministry Kings Men, which focuses on “masculinity, fatherhood and the qualities of a beloved son.” march for life on Twitter.