Anthony Weiner is a former American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011. He represented New York's 9th congressional district and was known for his progressive views and active engagement on social media. Weiner's political career ended in scandal when he was involved in a sexting controversy, which led to his resignation in 2011. He later attempted to run for mayor of New York City in 2013, but his campaign was marred by further revelations of inappropriate online behavior, ultimately leading to his defeat.