Personal Life
In addition to being a certified master scuba diver, West is an avid motorcyclist who rides his American-flag-painted Honda VTX 1800R retro cruiser to various campaign events. He frequently appears at these rallies donning boots and a black leather vest adorned with Rolling Thunder patches on the back and the word "Christian" on the front.
West married Angela M. Graham on Christmas Eve in 1989. She is a financial adviser with a Ph.D. in education. They currently reside in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and have two teenage daughters.
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