Paris Hilton on future political bid: 'I can maybe see that happening'
After seeing a youth welfare bill she advocated for pass Congress, Paris Hilton says she could potentially envision herself running for public office.
“After coming here so many times over the past couple of years and seeing that my voice really can make a difference, and I can really shine a spotlight on things that are important around the world to make it a better place and safer for children, I can maybe see that happening,” Hilton said Wednesday when asked by a journalist if her future might include seeking elected office.
The reality TV star’s comments came at the Capitol as she celebrated the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act passing the House after it unanimously cleared the Senate last week.
“I’m so emotional right now. I never felt prouder in my life,” said Hilton, who’s been in Washington this week championing the bill and has maintained a frequent presence on Capitol Hill while urging lawmakers to sign the legislation.
“I worked so hard on this bill the past couple years, just to be here today and see our bill passing Congress has been one of the most incredible moments of my life,” said Hilton, who testified against youth residential treatment facility abuse at a House Ways and Means Committee hearing in June.
The hotel heiress and mother of two indicated that whether or not she trades Hollywood for the political world, her visits to Washington won’t stop.
“This is just the beginning. There’s definitely more to do. I will be coming back to D.C.,” she said.
“I see the power in using my voice and telling my truth, and I’m just so grateful to everyone who voted on this,” Hilton said.
Emily Brooks contributed.