Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden is an American politician and retired United States Navy SEAL who has served as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he served for 26 years in the military before transitioning to a career in business and politics. Van Orden has focused his legislative tenure on committee work involving agriculture, armed services, and veterans' affairs. Known for his outspoken conservative stance, he has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and has frequently engaged in high-profile confrontations with political opponents and institutional staff during his time in office.