=Former North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn was arrested this Wednesday in Cape Coral, Florida, as Breitbart reports.
The arrest followed his failure to appear at a scheduled court hearing for a prior traffic violation.
In April this year, Cawthorn was cited for driving without a valid license in Naples, located in Collier County, leading to the scheduled court appearance at 8:30 a.m. on the day of his arrest.
Authorities in Collier County issued an out-of-county warrant early Wednesday when Cawthorn did not show up to court. He was subsequently apprehended by police in nearby Cape Coral.
The Gulf Coast News detailed the arrest: "Former Congressman, Madison Cawthorn, was arrested earlier today for failure to appear for a routine traffic infraction. Madison keeps a very busy schedule and, due to a scheduling misunderstanding, did not appear in court this morning."
Cawthorn was released on the same day after posting a $2,000 bond.
Simultaneously, Cawthorn is eyeing a return to Congress, this time from Florida's 19th Congressional District. This was confirmed by meetings he held with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill on the same day.
Axios, citing an unnamed source, reported, “Cawthorn was meeting with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to discuss his bid for the seat."
The pursuit of a political comeback in Florida unfolds at a time of legal and personal turmoil for the young politician.
The series of incidents, ranging from legal issues to potential political maneuvers, has kept Cawthorn in the public eye.
Following his release, Cawthorn has not made any public statements regarding the arrest or his future political plans.
His previous tenure in Congress and the recent challenges highlight a turbulent career marked by both controversy and resilience.
As the dust settles on his recent arrest, the conversation about Cawthorn’s political future intensifies.
The potential to run for a congressional seat in Florida suggests a strategic move to rejuvenate his political path amid ongoing legal battles.
Observers and constituents alike are closely monitoring Cawthorn’s actions, waiting to see how his legal and political dramas unfold.
