Madison Cawthorn may have made history by becoming the youngest person elected to the House, but his tenure hasn’t come without controversy. The North Carolina representative recently found himself tied up in yet another scandal. According to NBC News, Cawthron was given a citation by the Transportation Security Administration at an airport in Charlotte after attempting to bring a loaded 9mm handgun onto an airplane.
The 26-year-old newbie in Congress was pulled aside at Charlotte Douglas International Airport after TSA agents discovered the gun in one of his bags during the routine security screening conducted before passengers board the plane (per WBTV). Due to an ordinance in the city of Charlotte, Cawthorn was issued a citation for “possession of a dangerous weapon on city property.” According to reports from the scene, he cooperated with authorities during the ordeal.
This is not the first time Cawthorn has pulled this stunt, though. He had attempted to bring a loaded gun on a flight before and was issued a citation then as well. He was also recently pulled over for speeding and driving with a revoked license (via WBTV).
