George Conway, a prominent lawyer and outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, has thrown his hat into the ring for a Manhattan House seat, centering his campaign on a singular and fervent goal: impeaching the president.

Today, Conway officially launched his campaign with a video that spares no punches. The two-minute clip, laden with potent imagery from the January 6 Capitol riot, scenes of immigration arrests, and controversial photos of Trump with figures like Jeffrey Epstein and Vladimir Putin, encapsulates his critical stance. In it, Conway labels Trump as "mendacious," "corrupt," and "criminal," and vows to be far from "an ordinary member of Congress."

In a detailed interview with POLITICO, Conway elaborated on the impeachable offenses he attributes to Trump, particularly highlighting the president’s actions in Venezuela. According to Conway, Trump’s unconsulted seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to face charges in the U.S. is a blatant disregard for the War Powers Act and an abuse of presidential power.

“The White House did not return a message seeking comment,” reported POLITICO.

Conway is entering a crowded Democratic primary for the seat, soon to be vacated by Rep. Jerrold Nadler. The lineup of contenders includes state Assemblymember Alex Borres, New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher, former Nadler aide and state Assemblymember Micah Lasher, and Kennedy family member Jack Schlossberg. Given the district's strong Democratic lean, the primary winner is likely to succeed Nadler.

While other candidates may focus on issues like affordability, Conway’s campaign is uniquely concentrated on opposition to Trump, a stance that resonates with many Democrats. This approach comes amid his personal life changes, including a recent divorce from Kellyanne Conway, a former adviser to Trump.

Conway’s transition from Republican to Democrat and his recent move to register as a Democrat have not gone unnoticed, and he acknowledges the need to win over primary voters. He emphasizes his deep connections to the district, noting, “I made my life here. This district has been the center of my life since I got out of law school.”

As the race heats up, Conway positions himself as a candidate who intertwines the urgency of national issues with local concerns, asserting that the problems facing voters all stem from one source: Trump.

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