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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Amid Rising Global Tensions, Congressional Candidate Gavriel Soriano Re-Enlists in U.S. Army Reserve: “I Won’t Ask Others to Go Where I Won’t Go Myself”
TAMPA, Fla. – As global tensions rise and the possibility of U.S. involvement in the conflict overseas grows, Republican congressional candidate Gavriel Soriano announced today that he is re-enlisting in the United States Army Reserve as an infantryman. The decision, he said, stems from a core principle of shared sacrifice.
“With the talk of war becoming more serious by the day, the military families of Tampa Bay and across this country deserve to know their representative is willing to share in the risk,” Soriano said. “If I have the power to send Americans into combat, I should be willing to put my own life on the line.”
“The authority to send our sons and daughters to war is the most solemn responsibility a member of Congress holds,” he continued. “I will not ask any American to face a danger I am unwilling to face myself. This is about the oath we swear, not the party we belong to, and not the headlines of the day. It is about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the soldier beside you.”
“When votes on war and peace are cast in Washington, mine will carry real weight, because my life will be on the line, too.”
Soriano will continue his campaign for Florida’s 14th Congressional District while meeting his Reserve obligations. If activated for duty, he said he will continue advocating for the families and communities of Tampa Bay from wherever he serves.
About Gavriel Soriano
Gavriel Soriano is a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 14th District. A veteran, Army infantryman, and small business owner, he is running on a platform of service, accountability, and delivering real results for Tampa Bay families. His campaign is guided by the principle of “Every One A King”- the belief that the government should serve and empower every citizen, not just the powerful.
Media Contact:
Gavriel Soriano
Congressional Candidate for CD 14
(813) 377-8470