“When I came to Washington, I believed that I had one duty, one purpose. I was elected to serve my district, my people and no one else. Since arriving in Congress, I've learned that not everyone shares this philosophy.”

American politician

Madison Cawthorn is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 11th congressional district from 2021 to 2023. A Republican, he describes himself as a constitutional conservative. He is known for his time in Congress and for the political positions he has associated with that role. The phrase he uses for his own ideology points to a conservative view of the Constitution and limited government, which frames much of his public identity.