From Political Refugee to Congressional Candidate: Abteen Vaziri’ s Mission to Save the American Dream
SHAPED BY AN IMMIGRANT JOURNEY AND AS AN EB-5 INSIDER, ABTEEN VAZIRI IS CHANNELING HIS PERSONAL STORY AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INTO A RUN FOR CONGRESS IN TEXAS’ 32ND DISTRICT.
By Staff
F or Abteen Vaziri, the path to running for Congress in Texas’ s 32nd district is not a typical political journey, it is an intensely personal crusade. His family fled Iran as political refugees, instilling in him a profound appreciation for American values and a fierce drive to prevent the kind of mismanagement and oppression they witnessed abroad.
Vaziri calls himself a“ baby of the revolution,” reflecting on the life-threatening circumstances surrounding his birth in Iran:
" My mom ' s water broke, and she had to go to the hospital. My dad took her to the hospital in the middle of martial law and lockdown. He was pulled over several times and almost shot. So, I consider myself a ' baby of the revolution,' of sorts," he said.
After his father escaped a death sentence and the family found refuge in Germany, they eventually relocated to the United States. This difficult journey has forged his core identity.
" I ' ve given up my Iranian citizenship, and today, I identify as a Texan more than anything."
THE EB-5 CATALYST FOR POLITICAL ACTION Vaziri is a seasoned finance and legal professional— an experienced hedge fund manager, real estate investor, attorney, and registered broker-dealer. Drawing on his
EB-5 really made me interested in politics. You could sit still and see what happens, or you can get involved in politics and really formulate what happens
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