Michael Grimm, a former House Republican from New York, has been paralyzed from injuries he sustained in a September horse riding accident.

“Our friend, former Marine, FBI Agent, and US Congressman Michael Grimm was paralyzed following a devastating accident when thrown from a horse in September 2024,” a GoFundMe page set up for the former representative read.

“He has been in the most devastating of situations and through the grace of God, Mr. Grimm has miraculously thread the needle to survive. Yet, his ongoing care and the treatment to walk again will cost millions of dollars,” it added.

Newsmax host Carl Higbie said Grimm “broke his neck.”

My good friend @MichaelGrimmNY and fellow @NEWSMAX host, as you may know… broke his neck and will be undergoing a LONG battle to walk again.

I ask that you help where you can, as we help him get his life back together. THANK YOU!!https://t.co/2SAVGj4D0g

— Carl Higbie (@CarlHigbie) November 10, 2024

SILive reports:

Former South Shore City Councilman Vincent Ignizio, who now serves as deputy executive director of the New York City Board of Elections, took to Facebook to encourage “prayers and a donation” for Grimm.

He revealed that Grimm is paralyzed and cannot walk due to the accident.

Ignizio posted a link to the “Help Michael Grimm Walk Again” GoFundMe page that has already raised $15,146 as of 10:23 a.m. on Sunday. The goal is $2.5 million.

Ignizio’s post explained that Grimm “needs help to cover the substantial costs that insurance doesn’t cover.”

In a comment to the Advance/SILive.com, Ignizio called Grimm “a great friend [and] a great patriot,” saying: “Staten Island always steps up when someone is in need, and I’m hopeful that they do the same for a former congressman and friend, Michael Grimm.”

Grimm served in Congress from 2011 to 2015, resigning from his post after being convicted of tax fraud.

The former New York legislator is a host for Newsmax.

Former Staten Island Rep. Michael Grimm paralyzed after horse riding accident https://t.co/IJ1xJUs6IL

— SIAdvance (@siadvance) November 10, 2024

From The Hill:

Grimm served in the House from 2011 to 2015, when he was convicted of tax fraud and resigned. He was sentenced to eight months in prison for tax evasion.

Grimm launched a 2017 campaign for his old seat in Congress, seeking to oust former Rep. Daniel Donovan (R), who won the special election after he resigned.

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