Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Francis Van Orden is an American politician, businessman, actor, and retired United States Navy SEAL who is the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Some of the key events about Derrick Van Orden

  • 1991
    Enlisted in the United States Navy
  • 1995
    Became a Navy SEAL after completing Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training
  • 2003
    Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • 2010
    Deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom
  • 2014
    Retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years of service
  • 2016
    Published a book titled "Book of Man: A Navy SEAL's Guide to the Lost Art of Manhood"
  • 2020
    Ran for U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district
  • 2020
    Participated in the January 6 rally preceding the attack on the U.S. Capitol
  • 2021
    Faced criticism for using an image of the January 6 attack in a campaign ad
  • 2021
    Accused of sexual harassment by a former campaign staffer
  • 2022
    Won election to the U.S. House of Representatives
  • 2022
    Made controversial comments about transgender individuals serving in the military
  • 2022
    Criticized for past social media posts mocking LGBTQ+ individuals
  • 2023
    Took office as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
  • 2023
    Appointed to the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • 2023
    Faced backlash for bringing a gun into a secure area of an airport
  • 2023
    Accused of violating House rules by using official resources for campaign purposes
  • 2023
    Criticized for using profanity towards a teenage Senate page
  • 2023
    Faced ethics complaint for allegedly misusing campaign funds
  • 2023
    Accused of making insensitive comments about Native American culture

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