Populist Ohio politician who was expelled from Congress 420-1, known for championing steel workers and being acquitted of taking bribes from organized crime.
"Is acquitted of taking bribes from organized crime while sheriff of Mahoning County. Traficant claims he was doing undercover work. Represented himself during this. kicked the original mob out of Youngstown, Ohio. would scream during congressional meetings, the OG populist. championed steel workers "