A-level student elected to Jersey parliament congratulated by Trump
Summary
Gabriel Raimondo, an 18-year-old student, was elected to Jersey’s parliament, becoming one of the youngest politicians in the world. After his election, he received a congratulatory message from President Donald Trump, who praised young people in politics.Key Facts
- Gabriel Raimondo was 18 years and 10 days old when elected to the States Assembly of Jersey.
- He is from St Brelade, Jersey, and comes from a non-political family background.
- Raimondo paused his A-level studies to run for office due to concerns about social issues like the rising cost of living.
- He wants to promote job opportunities outside finance, such as in technology, biotechnology, and creative arts.
- Raimondo faced abuse during the campaign, including death threats and being spat on.
- Despite challenges, he was elected as an independent candidate along with one other in his area.
- The political party Reform Jersey had poor results in the election.
- President Donald Trump sent Raimondo a message wishing him luck and noted that young politicians have "great imagination."
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