Millionaire NY Dem drops bid for Congress after kiddie porn joke backlash — but claims it was a selfless decision
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“A millionaire New York Democrat running for Congress dropped his bid Thursday as he faced a firestorm of criticism for resurfaced social media posts about kiddie porn and sex with a 17-year-old — but he claimed it was a selfless decision.”
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— The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New York will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 26 U.S. representatives from the State of New York, one from each of the state's 26…
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— Jean Sherman Chatzky (born September 7, 1964) is an American journalist, a personal finance columnist, financial editor of NBC's TODAY show, AARP's personal finance ambassador, and the founder and CEO…
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— Trump National Golf Club Westchester is a private golf club in Briarcliff Manor, New York. The 140-acre (57 ha) course has eighteen holes, with a 75,000-square-foot (7,000 m2) clubhouse. Founded in 19…
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“Peter Chatzky was running in a crowded Democratic Party primary for the 17th House District in the northern suburbs to challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler.”
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“Among them was an August 2020 post detailing an emailed blackmail threat: pay a bitcoin ransom or a video of him accessing an inappropriate teen porn website and masturbating would be released.”
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— Jean Sherman Chatzky (born September 7, 1964) is an American journalist, a personal finance columnist, financial editor of NBC's TODAY show, AARP's personal finance ambassador, and the founder and CEO…
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“When a friend asked on Facebook if he watched porn with or featuring teens, Chatzky said, 'It could be both. Although I’m sure it was neither … Pretty sure.'”
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“In 2016, a friend told Chatzky he wanted to get him a '17-year-old Lithuanian gymnast' for his birthday. 'The so-called Lithuanian exception applies here,' Chatzy replied.”
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“He also made a raunchy comment about then-President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden in May 2012. 'So, is Obama, f–king Biden, or what?' Chatzky said.”
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“Chatzky is one of 137 people on Bluesky who follow Holly Carter, a porn star, escort and OnlyFans creator who describes herself as 'Australia’s Favourite Milf.'”
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“A page linked in her Bluesky bio boasts that she’s a six-time Adult Industry Choice Awards winner, including 'Best Touring Escort 2024,' 'Best BJ 2022,' 'Best Milf 2022' and 'Best XXX Showgirl 2019.'”
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“Chatzky is one of 151 people on Bluesky who follow Claudia Smith, whose bio states, 'Content creator, webcam model.'”
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“A link in her Bluesky profile leads to an OnlyFans page where she calls herself 'WET MOMMY CLAUDIA SMITH COUGAR' and states, 'I’m a naughty and slutty MILF, big boobs, big ass, hot AF and always horny and wet…. Let me drive you crazy and make you explode!'”
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“Chatzky’s personal Instagram account also follows Brady Allen, a 20-year-old dancer in Phoenix, who is affiliated with the Arizona Repertory Ballet.”
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“He recently issued a half-hearted apology about his bawdy posts, while one of his female opponents, Tarrytown Trustee Effie Phillips-Staley, and women’s rights groups urged him to exit the race.”
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“But Chatzky made no mention of the furor over his sex-themed posts, which even included sexualizing his pets.”
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“Instead, Chatzky said in a statement that he withdrew out of altruism for the good of the Democratic primary.”
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