The bizarre backstory of the Trump-endorsed sticker mogul who could be headed to Congress

Anthony Constantino, the Republican nominee in upstate New York’s 21st congressional district, has become a central vehicle for Donald Trump-style messaging ahead of a possible handoff to Congress. Constantino, 43, built his fortune with Sticker Mule and has leaned openly into Trump, commissioning large pro-Trump displays and releasing an album titled “Thank You President Trump,” which includes a track dominated by the president’s name. Trump endorsed him this spring over Assemblyman Robert Smullen, and Constantino won by 19 points. He is now seen as a favored replacement for Rep. Elise Stefanik, who later faced Trump’s pullout of her UN ambassador nomination. The article also describes contentious campaign language and allegations involving associates.