
"Please pray for the Congressman and his family," his office added. Steube resides in Sarasota with his wife and son, as per congressional website. The Republican congressman serves on the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees and has represented South Central Florida's 17th congressional district since 2018. His profile states that he is an Army veteran who served in Iraq before starting his political career. A fellow Republican from Florida tweeted, “Horrible to hear about @RepGregSteube’s accident earlier today."
He has been a vocal opponent of US President Joe Biden and has supported an investigation into the American withdrawal from Afghanistan. He also co-sponsored legislation to reinstate military personnel who were discharged for refusing the coronavirus vaccine. Steube opposed abortion "at any state of development" and claimed that the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, served as his inspiration for joining the military.