John Deaton Takes on Elizabeth Warren in Bid for Senate, Champions Working Class Cause

John Deaton, a former Marine and attorney representing Ripple’s XRP holders, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, challenging Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Warren. Deaton, who was born in Detroit but recently moved to Massachusetts, is positioning himself as a champion for the working and middle classes, drawing on his military and legal background. In a campaign video released on Monday, Deaton outlined his commitment to advocating for the most vulnerable, promising to take on the insurance and pharmaceutical industries to make healthcare more affordable. He also plans to address the migrant crisis, fight inflation, and advocate for term limits for career politicians. Despite being relatively unknown in Massachusetts politics, Deaton will face a tough opponent in Senator Elizabeth Warren, who currently has over $3.9 million in her campaign account. Deaton has been direct in his criticism of Warren, accusing her of delivering empty promises and playing politics without tangible results for the state. In response, Warren’s spokesperson emphasized her strong record of delivering for working families in Massachusetts, pointing to her success in securing over $50 billion in federal support for the state. Deaton’s life story adds intrigue to his candidacy, as he overcame a difficult upbringing in Detroit to become a Marine veteran and successful attorney. He has also shown support from Ripple’s XRP lawyer, Bill Morgan.