{"id":2651560,"date":"2026-08-29T06:34:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T10:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meet-the-maga-rapping-sticker-mogul-running-to-replace-elise-stefanik\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T06:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T10:36:09","slug":"meet-the-maga-rapping-sticker-mogul-running-to-replace-elise-stefanik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meet-the-maga-rapping-sticker-mogul-running-to-replace-elise-stefanik\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the MAGA-rapping sticker mogul running to replace Elise Stefanik"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmeet-the-maga-rapping-sticker-mogul-running-to-replace-elise-stefanik%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2651560&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Anthony Constantino, CEO of Sticker Mule and a supporter of Donald Trump, is running for Congress in New York&#8217;s 21st District to replace Elise Stefanik. Known for his unwavering loyalty to Trump, he displayed his support publicly with a giant \u201cVote for trump\u201d sign on his factory and gifted Trump a bronze statue commemorating an assassination attempt he survived.Constantino has a background in professional boxing and has recently gained national attention through a viral rap song and endorsement from Trump,who mentioned his factory sign. His campaign was boosted by a connection with political operative Roger Stone, who encouraged him to run and endorsed him after a dinner with him. constantino ran a prosperous primary campaign, overcoming local challenges, and emphasizes his self-funding and business acumen as key strengths. His style is Trumpian, characterized by showmanship and a combative approach, and he plans to support House Republicans if elected. Constantino aims to prioritize rural internet and cell service, agriculture, and highlights his business experience as crucial for his legislative work. Despite some legal disputes during his campaign, he remains a favored candidate with a strong loyalty to Trump and a desire to bring a tech mindset to Congress.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anthony Constantino is leaving no shred of doubt about his support for President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> as he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-election\/\">runs for Congress<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s on the 100-foot-wide \u201cVote for Trump\u201d sign topping his factory in upstate <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york\/page\/3\/\">New York<\/a>, where Constantino is the CEO of Sticker Mule, a custom printing and e-commerce company. Last year, he made a foray into amateur rapping to release a hip-hop <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/ng\/album\/thank-you-president-trump\/1862246858\">album<\/a> titled \u201cThank You, President Trump.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4702761\/anthony-constantino-trump-elise-stefanik-2026\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Meet the MAGA-rapping sticker mogul running to replace Elise Stefanik in Congress<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4704820\/nrcc-10-field-hubs-competitive-districts-midterms\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>House GOP campaign arm plots 10 new field hubs in competitive districts across country<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4704280\/jasmine-crockett-not-campaigning-james-talarico-texas-senate-race\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Jasmine Crockett not planning to campaign for James Talarico in Texas Senate race<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support for the president is commonplace among Republicans in the Trump era, especially in New York\u2019s 21st Congressional District, where Constantino is running to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY). The president won there by 24 points in 2024.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet Constantino is unabashed about his loyalty in a way that few Republicans can rival. As other GOP lawmakers introduce legislation to put Trump <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3335631\/trump-hundred-dollar-bill-brandon-gill\/\">on the $100 bill<\/a>, carve his face <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4635951\/white-house-suggests-mount-rushmore-trump-addition\/\">into Mount Rushmore<\/a>, or make his birthday <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4537485\/eight-things-gop-wants-dedicate-trump-democrats-crack-down-renaming\/\">a federal holiday<\/a>, Constantino is thinking of equally grand gestures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Constantino gifted Trump a 7-foot bronze statue of his likeness in 2025 to commemorate the assassination attempt he survived as a candidate for president. The price tag for that statue, on display at Trump\u2019s West Palm Beach golf course, is estimated at <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/07\/04\/us-news\/likely-gop-ny-congressman-gifted-trump-statue-of-his-attempted-assassination\/\">$250,000<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an interview, Constantino framed his in-your-face support of the president as a way to remove the social stigma associated with backing Trump, a decision he says has led to repeated boycotts and cost him hundreds of thousands of Sticker Mule customers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSomebody needs to be tough, or what happens is every time somebody says they like the president, they get their head taken off,\u201d Constantino said. \u201cThey get criticized, and then they either stay quiet or they apologize sometimes, and so, I was like, I got to go the other way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has also proven to be an effective way to get on the president\u2019s radar, who is notorious for his love of flattery. Trump <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116443819653096454\">mentioned<\/a> the factory sign in endorsing Constantino in April, at a time when his path to the GOP nomination seemed less clear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Constantino\u2019s album tracks, a rap song complete with an <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116703094991947376\">AI-generated music video<\/a>, went viral after the president posted it on Truth Social in June.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">Anthony Constantino, a Republican candidate for Congress, stands in front of a \u201cVote for Trump\u201d sign on the roof of his printing company, Sticker Mule, in Amsterdam, New York, Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo\/Michael Hill)<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; data-large-file=&#8221;https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2026\/08\/localimages\/AP26161689207176-e1787846632194.jpg?w=696&#8243; &#8220;https:><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Anthony Constantino, a Republican candidate for Congress, stands in front of a \u201cVote for Trump\u201d sign on the roof of his printing company, Sticker Mule, in Amsterdam, New York, Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo\/Michael Hill)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Constantino, a 43-year-old political newcomer whose resume includes a stint in professional boxing, was not the New York GOP establishment\u2019s first choice to replace Stefanik, who decided to retire from Congress after a short-lived campaign for governor. Constantino had to overcome a June primary challenge from state Assemblyman Robert Smullen and the local leaders backing him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Constantino benefited from a direct line to the White House a la Roger Stone, a longtime political operative who encouraged him to run in late 2024, when it appeared as though Stefanik would become Trump\u2019s ambassador to the United Nations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone invited Constantino to dinner to walk through what it\u2019s like to work in Washington and later urged the president to endorse him. That endorsement ultimately helped him prevail in a 19-point primary victory.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a text message, Stone said Constantino stood out for having grown his business to more than 1,000 employees, adding that Constantino \u201cdoesn\u2019t have to kiss the a** of lobbyists or special interests\u201d because he is self-funding his campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAdd to that His limitless energy and his competitive spirit and he is a great candidate,\u201d Stone said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Constantino is not altogether different from Stefanik, who rose to MAGA stardom as a vocal defender of the president during his first impeachment. The two went to the same high school and have become better acquainted as Constantino entered politics. His political team includes longtime Stefanik adviser Alex Degrasse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m my own person,\u201d Constantino said. \u201cI make my own decisions, but my mind\u2019s similarly oriented to her, the way she sees the world and the way President Trump sees the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In both style and substance, Constantino is bringing a Trumpian flair to his candidacy. Like Trump, he is a showman. He launched his campaign last November in front of a towering wall of frozen turkeys as a Thanksgiving giveaway stunt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Constantino also has the same combative bent. In his primary\u2019s more tense moments, Constantino has traded insults with state party officials and is fending off <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/newsletters\/new-york-playbook\/2026\/08\/13\/another-constantino-lawsuit-01035820\">two<\/a> defamation-related battles in court.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier this month, he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/15\/us-news\/trump-loving-goper-trails-in-shock-poll-in-stefanik-seat\/\">threatened to sue<\/a> a local TV station over a poll that showed him trailing his Democratic opponent, dairy farmer Blake Gendebien, by 4 points. Constantino is viewed as the favorite, with nonpartisan election forecasters expecting it to stay in Republican hands. A <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/wnyt.com\/top-stories\/new-poll-shows-constantino-leading-gendebien-in-ny-21\/\">subsequent poll<\/a> showed him ahead by 10 points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should he be elected in November, Constantino said he would be a team player for House Republicans. There is some uncertainty about who would be at the top of congressional leadership if the GOP loses its narrow majority, but Constantino says he\u2019s expressed to the president, Stefanik, and others that he wants to be \u201chelpful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen you\u2019re going into an organization as a freshman congressperson, it\u2019s nice when you listen to other people,\u201d Constantino said. \u201cSo, I want to hear from the people that have been doing the job effectively, including congresswoman Stefanik, congressman Jordan, the speaker, and I want to get their insight as to how I can be most helpful for the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asked if he sees himself joining the conservative Freedom Caucus, Constantino said he likes their members and has a \u201cgood relationship\u201d with Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), a founding member, but would \u201cmake that decision when the time comes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the interview, Constantino repeatedly returned to how he believes his business background has prepared him for a career in politics. He said Congress lacks a \u201ctech mindset\u201d and emphasized the early days of his company, when he said he fielded all of the customer service for Sticker Mule himself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4687212\/bruce-blakeman-trump-centrist-new-york-governor\/\"><strong>BRUCE BLAKEMAN JUGGLES TRUMP ALLIANCE WITH CROSSOVER APPEAL IN NEW YORK GOVERNOR\u2019S RACE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As far as legislative priorities, Constantino said he would advocate cell and internet service for his largely rural district and also mentioned the agriculture industry there as a top concern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He tied the sector into Trump\u2019s Make America Healthy Again movement and noted that he still trains for fighting matches. He said he recently finished training with Henry Cejudo, a Trump-supporting UFC champion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anthony Constantino boldly supports Trump in his congressional run<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2651,"featured_media":2651561,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26161662084758-e1787846605751.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[34059,5656,5894,84848,84849],"class_list":["post-2651560","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-election-2024","tag-maga","tag-politics","tag-rapping","tag-sticker-mogul"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26161662084758-e1787846605751.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2651560","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2651"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2651560"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2651560\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2651563,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2651560\/revisions\/2651563"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2651561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2651560"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2651560"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2651560"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}