I spent years in law enforcement holding bad actors accountable, no matter who they were or how powerful they thought they were. That standard shouldn’t disappear just because someone holds public office. Accountability was my job and will continue to be in Congress.

In public service, ethics have to be the standard, not the exception. I'm running to bring integrity back to Congress.

This is what happens when a corrupt wannabe dictactor is the president.

If your first priority is keeping your job, you shouldn’t have it. Public service means putting the country first—every time.

Too many politicians are focused on staying in power instead of serving the people. Public office is a responsibility, not a personal safety net. It’s time to put the country first again.

You don’t strengthen America by isolating it. You weaken it. Fighting our allies—even the Pope—makes us less safe.

At the FBI, I made it a priority to connect with young people—educating, mentoring, and showing them the value of integrity and service. Now, I’m bringing that same commitment to Maryland, inspiring the next generation to get involved and make a difference.

From overseeing major cases in D.C. to protecting our communities, I’ve always put the country first. I’m running to bring that same integrity to Maryland’s 5th District.

I’ve spent decades in the FBI keeping people safe while Washington played politics. It’s time we elect leaders who protect communities, not their own power.

When the president posts, "a whole civilization will die tonight," is he threatening to kill the entire civilization he recently told to revolt against their oppressive regime? Where is Congress?

I worked with all of these agents before I was removed from the FBI for doing my job. They were all excellent public servants, who shouldn't have to file lawsuits to regain jobs that were taken out of retaliation for the cases they worked. I steadfastly support my former colleagues.

Our momentum is growing so fast! Let’s keep it going.

What a day at the No Kings rally in Leonardtown! #NoKings

Hard work should mean something again. Right now, too many families are doing everything right and still falling behind. That’s not acceptable, and it’s exactly what I’m running to change.

Iran just hacked Kash Patel’s personal email. This is why you shouldn’t fire analysts and agents who specialize in Iran and counterterrorism.

My name is Dave Sundberg. I led the FBI’s investigation into the January 6th attack and oversaw efforts supporting Jack Smith’s investigations into Trump’s classified documents and attempts to overturn the 2020 election. I’m running for Congress because true accountability still hasn’t happened.

We don't need any more politicians who say one thing and do another. I didn’t back down when it mattered most. I stood by my values, upheld the law, and followed the facts. That’s who I am, and that’s why I’m running.

In the FBI, I had a choice: protect my job or stand by my principles. I chose my principles. I won’t bend for Donald Trump, and I won’t bend in Congress either.

I’ve already taken on Donald Trump and paid the price for it. I investigated January 6th. I investigated attempts to overturn an election. When I wouldn’t fall in line, I was fired. That’s exactly why I’m running for Congress.

Congress is supposed to make your life easier. Right now, it’s doing the opposite. I’m running to change that.

As Assistant Director in Charge of the Washington Field Office, I oversaw some of the most complex cases in the country—including the January 6 investigations. I don't just talk about holding Trump accountable, I've done it.

The President had the option to fund TSA but told Republicans not to, so he could deploy ICE agents into airports. This is not only disastrous for the American people, but a huge waste of tax dollars.

I knew Bob Mueller and he was a good man. A decorated Marine and dedicated public servant, Bob rebuilt the FBI into a highly capable national security organization. The Trump administration doesn’t have leaders like Bob Mueller. Bob, his family, and our nation deserve better than this.

National security is not a talking point. War is not a game. These are real decisions with real consequences—and they demand seriousness, discipline, and respect for the people who serve.

I will always take on powerful people who deserve to be held accountable—even the President of the United States. If you can't do that, you shouldn't be in Congress.

I believe in taking accountability for your actions. I was proud to lead the investigations into the January 6th rioters and in Congress, I'll make sure no one is above the law.

The Trump administation didn't just push out experienced federal workers, they pushed out institutional knowledge, national security expertise, and the people who actually know how to respond in a crisis.

We are all less safe during this war with Iran because of the unjust firing of experts within the FBI.

I'm not running to win the endorsement of powerful people. I'm running for the people who are tired of watching those in power avoid accountability.

From investigators and analysts to scientists and public health experts, federal workers do the work most Americans never see but depend on every day. MD-05 has so many federal workers who deserved better under the Trump Administration.

When I was fired from the FBI by the Trump Administration, I was told they lost confidence in me to execute the president's agenda. The only problem is it's never been my job to execute the president's agenda and never will be in Congress.

The attacks in Michigan and at Old Dominion University are deeply disturbing. During my career in the FBI, our mission was simple: stop threats before they become tragedies and protect the communities we serve. We must stand together against terrorism and the hatred that fuels it.

During my time in the FBI, election security meant protecting voting systems from hackers, foreign adversaries, and real criminal threats. We never saw evidence of widespread voter fraud that would justify barriers like the SAVE Act.

For 20+ years I held people accountable for breaking the law. In Congress, accountability has gone missing. I’m running to bring it back.

Our troops should never be pawns in the president's personal ambitions. Every life lost in war is one too many.

Mixed Martial Arts training is not going to replace the expertise lost in the vindictive firing of agents and analysts who had specialized experience in countering threats from the Middle East.

To be clear, I would never ask parents in MD-05 to send their children to fight in a war with no defined purpose.

The American people don't want a draft or a war. They want defined goals and a strategy to avoid another protracted conflict in the Middle East.

War is a declaration only Congress can make—and the people have made it clear: they do not want this war.

The Pentagon estimates this war is costing the taxpayer $1 billion a day. How many people could have healthcare at that price?

An independent FBI is a safeguard against abuse of power. Undermining that independence puts everyone at risk.

This is what happens when you take thoughtless retribution against federal employees. We are ALL less safe now because of Kash Patel.

I started my career in the U.S. Air Force, taking an oath to defend the Constitution and protect our country. That oath taught me the weight of military force—it’s not a tool for showmanship, it’s a last resort for real threats.

I joined the FBI shortly after 9/11 because our country needed people willing to confront emerging threats. For more than two decades, I worked to prevent attacks and keep American communities safe and that's what I'll continue to do.

I’ve led hostage rescues, counterterrorism operations, and major investigations. I’ve seen what happens when leadership is steady and when it fails. America deserves leaders who put duty before politics.

My statement on Trump’s attacks on Iran:

My office provided the vital intelligence and manpower for investigations into President Trump’s retention of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. That work may have gotten sidelined, but my commitment to justice has not.

I’ve spent my career confronting terrorism, violent crime, and corruption. Public safety has been my life’s work. I’ll bring that experience to Congress to keep our communities safe.

I was raised by a local community leader and an engineering professor who taught me that hard work, integrity, and community come first. Public service has always been a part of who I am.

When the Trump Administration fired me in January 2025 after 20+ years of service at the FBI, I knew my work wasn't done. Now I'm looking to serve my country in a new way—as the Congressman for Maryland's 5th District.