John Deaton, a prominent lawyer advocating for XRP, has announced his intention to challenge Senator Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts Senate race. Deaton, who enjoys a large following on social media among cryptocurrency enthusiasts, urged his supporters to contribute financially to his campaign.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Deaton revealed that he had invested $500,000 of his own money into the senate campaign. Despite Warren’s 11-year tenure in the position, Deaton expressed confidence in his ability to challenge her. The election is scheduled for September 3, and while Deaton has already contributed 50% of the campaign funds, he is calling on his followers to help raise an additional $500,000, which can be donated in either cash or cryptocurrency.
Addressing his 324,100 followers, Deaton emphasized the importance of self-belief and the need for their support. “You must believe in yourself, if I could self-fund I would, because freedom is on the line. I need your help. I’m trying to raise $1 million by the end of the quarter,” Deaton stated.
Notably, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson publicly announced his donation to Deaton’s campaign, expressing the need for individuals who are willing to challenge the establishment and fight against banks that influence legislation and harm the cryptocurrency industry.
Deaton officially launched his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts on February 20. In a video released on his X account, he stated that his campaign would focus on taking on the Washington elites and criticized Senator Warren for her alleged lack of accomplishments for Massachusetts.
While Deaton has chosen not to make crypto a central topic of his campaign, it is no secret that there is tension between him and government officials who are critical of cryptocurrencies, such as Warren. In December 2023, Warren claimed that there was a revolving door between the crypto industry and Washington insiders, suggesting that government officials may be using their positions for personal gain in the digital asset lobbying field.
In related news, Deaton has revealed that he has significantly increased his investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum, expressing his continued support for the cryptocurrencies.