SWANSEA — A Rhode Island-based attorney announced on Tuesday he will run as a Republican against Sen. Elizabeth Warren. 

A cryptocurrency advocate, lawyer specializing in asbestos cases and former Marine, John Deaton moved to Swansea into a rental home last month, according to Politico. The political news site also reported that Deaton has recently placed his Barrington, Rhode Island, home on the market for $2.5 million.

Deaton made the announcement via a YouTube video and on social media. 

“I am running for U.S. Senate to continue my life's mission to shake things up for the people who need it most,” said Deaton in the video. 

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