Dem Rep Frederica Wilson announces retirement days after denying ‘crazy rumor’ she would leave Congress

Rep. Frederica Wilson announced her retirement from Congress, ending a career that began in 2011. She dismissed prior reports of her retirement as a 'crazy rumor' but later confirmed her decision, citing concerns about the future of her mentorship program for minority boys. Wilson, who represents Florida’s 24th Congressional District, faced speculation about her health and political future due to an extended absence from Capitol Hill.