He also made headlines after reopening his gym in May 2020, even as New Jersey remained in lockdown.
post on Sunday he is running because he believes"our public officials have forgotten who they work for."
"People, not politicians. For too long, good people have not gotten involved in politics - whether that is because the establishment won't open the door for them or they don't want to participate in the foul world of politics," he wrote."More than anything, this needs to change. And I will be a part of that change."
Smith previously made headlines for his opposition to COVID-19 restrictions and comments surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines. "We are giving out free memberships to all who don't get vaccinated. We believe in health—the real way—exercise, good diet, plenty of Vitamin D, Zinc, and an environment to destress," he said last March.
However, public health officials say the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to prevent serious illness from the virus. Even if people become infected, the vaccine is proven to mitigate symptoms and limit hospitalization and deaths.
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