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Bernie Moreno is an American politician and businessman currently serving as a United States Senator for Ohio. He is known for his career as a successful car dealership owner and blockchain entrepreneur before entering politics, and is the first Colombian-American to reach the U.S. Senate ⁵⁶.

Early Life and Business Career

Bernardo Francisco Moreno Mejía was born in Bogotá, Colombia, on February 14, 1967 ¹⁷. He immigrated to the United States with his family at a young age and was raised with a strong belief in the "promise of America," emphasizing grit, accountability, and faith ³. He graduated from Pinecrest Academy in Florida in 1985 and earned a B.A. in business from the University of Michigan in 1989 ⁷.

Moreno built a highly successful and lucrative business career primarily in the automotive industry, owning a network of car dealerships ⁴⁸. He also ventured into technology and blockchain entrepreneurship ⁶⁷.

Political Career and Senate Service

Moreno was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 2024, taking office in 2025 ¹⁶⁷. He represents Ohio and is currently serving as the senior United States Senator from the state ¹².

He brands himself as an "America First" conservative, focusing on principles such as shrinking government, confronting China, and shaping cryptocurrency policy ⁶. As a senator, he has been involved in legislative efforts, such as requesting unanimous consent on a House-passed bill to ban insider trading and require physical photo identification for receiving a ballot ².