From Navy SEAL to political commentator: the career of Carl Higbie
In short: A former U.S. Navy SEAL turned political activist, Carl Higbie has navigated a complex path from special warfare to the media spotlight. His journey includes military service in Iraq, high-stakes political advocacy, and a controversial resignation from a federal role following media scrutiny.
On April 23, 1983, Carl Higbie was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, and later joined the U.S. Navy, where he served between 2005 and 2012. During his tenure, he reached the rank of Special Warfare Operator, First Class and completed two tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving under both the Bush and Obama administrations. His military experience is documented in his books, including 'Battle on the Home Front' (2012) and 'Enemies, Foreign and Domestic' (2016). He attended Sacred Heart University before leaving to enlist. His service included deployments during the Bush and Obama presidencies. He eventually received an honourable discharge from the Navy.
Higbie's political career includes serving as a spokesperson for Great America PAC and as director of advocacy for America First Policies. In 2014, he ran for the Republican nomination in Connecticut's 4th congressional district, supporting policies such as a 10 percent personal income tax rate and the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. His role as chief of external affairs at the Corporation for National and Community Service concluded in 2018, following media coverage of his 2013 inflammatory comments. His candidacy for Congress was unsuccessful after losing the nomination to Dan Debicella. He previously worked as a personal trainer at Equinox.
Currently, Higbie is a media personality, hosting the daily program 'Carl Higbie Frontline' on Newsmax, which began airing in April 2023. He has also been a frequent commentator on networks like Fox News and CNN. Beyond media, he has engaged in legal action, such as a February 2024 lawsuit challenging New York's laws regarding the public carrying of firearms by non-residents. He has also hosted various shows on Newsmax TV. Additionally, he has disclosed a diagnosis of ADHD.
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