Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner, a Democrat from New York, appears ready to step back into the political spotlight. The ex-lawmaker, who resigned in disgrace over sexting scandals, has filed paperwork to potentially run for a seat on the New York City Council.

Weiner previously served six years on the council in the 1990s, representing Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay and Brighton Beach neighborhoods.

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At 60 years old, Weiner’s decision to explore a political return is already sparking attention. His campaign committee, Weiner 25, was established last week, listing him as a candidate for a council seat in Lower Manhattan, as reported by Fox News.

Speaking to the Associated Press, Weiner confirmed that he’s still “exploring” the idea of a run and filed the paperwork to participate in an upcoming forum hosted by the Downtown Independent Democrats.

Once a rising star and protégé of then-Rep. Chuck Schumer, Weiner had a promising political career. He took over Schumer’s House seat in 1999 when the latter won a Senate seat.

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However, a series of sexting scandals destroyed Weiner’s career and reputation. His first scandal in 2011 forced him to resign from Congress, and subsequent revelations—including his infamous alias “Carlos Danger”—torpedoed his 2013 mayoral campaign.

The final blow came in 2017 when Weiner was sentenced to 21 months in prison for sending explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl.

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This scandal not only derailed his political ambitions but also implicated him in a broader investigation that unearthed emails tied to Hillary Clinton’s classified document controversy.

Despite his tarnished image, Weiner claims he’s been encouraged by neighbors to reenter politics. On his radio show, he hinted at his motivations, stating, “The way I always unpack these things is, ‘What does it mean for me and my neighbors?’”

He painted himself as a champion for local Democratic ideals, saying, “We don’t like people being victimized by bullies.”

Weiner also blamed some of New York City’s struggles on outdated policies, such as the 1979 “Callahan Decree,” which established the right to shelter for homeless men. He lamented the deterioration of city life, from safety concerns to everyday inconveniences, like locked-up goods in drugstores.

Weiner’s return to politics faces long odds. While the City Council remains overwhelmingly Democratic—with 45 Democrats to just six Republicans—voters may be unwilling to overlook his sordid history.

His proximity to other scandals, such as his ex-wife Huma Abedin’s ties to Hillary Clinton and her current engagement to Alex Soros, son of left-wing billionaire George Soros, only adds to the controversy.

Weiner’s political comeback would be a test of public memory and his ability to convince voters that he’s turned over a new leaf. Whether New Yorkers are ready to embrace his narrative remains to be seen.

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