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EXCLUSIVE: 'I would like to see a naked body beneath my hands.' GOP Rep Madison Cawthorn is caught on video with male scheduler's hand on his crotch as new ethics complaint claims the congressman gave him thousands of dollars in loans and gifts,
*Footage obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com shows Rep. Madison Cawthorn, 26, in a car with his close aid and staffer Stephen Smith, 23
*Cawthorn sits in the driver's seat and says, 'I feel the passion and desire and would like to see a naked body beneath my hands'
*The camera then pans back to Smith who says, 'Me too' and then films himself reaching his hand over and into Cawthorn's crotch
*The video is one of several exhibits filed in support of the ethics complaint drafted by political group Fire Madison Cawthorn
*The complaint calls for an investigation into a slew of behavior that, the group alleges, has put Cawthorn firmly on the wrong side of a host of House Rules
*Among the many allegations is the claim that Cawthorn provided thousands of dollars in loans and gifts to Smith
New video of scandal-ridden GOP Rep Madison Cawthorn having his crotch felt by a close male friend and staff member is at the center of a complaint calling for an investigation into him and filed with the Office of Congressional Ethics today, DailyMail.com can reveal.
The extraordinary footage, obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com and seen here for the first time today, shows Cawthorn, 26, in a car with his close aide and his scheduler Stephen Smith, 23.
Cawthorn sits in the driver's seat apparently filmed by Smith as he adopts an exaggerated accent and says, 'I feel the passion and desire and would like to see a naked body beneath my hands.'
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The complaint also requests an investigation into the nature of Cawthorn's relationship with Smith stating that the junior member of staff lives with Cawthorn.
More with photos and video: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10764209/GOP-Rep-Madison-Cawthorn-caught-video-male-staff-members-hand-crotch.html
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It seems like underaged gets respect in the GOP now, and over 40 would be scandalous.
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2022
#38
Yes. That he repeatedly sexually harrassed multiple women makes at least some of his behavior public
hlthe2b
Apr 2022
#9
The word was out among the girls at that Christian college he attended: "Do NOT go for a ride...
Hekate
Apr 2022
#22
Yes, he's a despicable hypocrite but this is a homophobic attack on Cawthorn.
LonePirate
Apr 2022
#5
It looks that way. Madison was their golden boy until he talked about the orgies.
yardwork
Apr 2022
#54
Pretty low on my list of 'things I have a problem with' as far as this asshole goes
Hugh_Lebowski
Apr 2022
#7
Okay well campaign money would be different didn't see that in the linked article
Hugh_Lebowski
Apr 2022
#15
"According to the filing Cawthorn has provided free housing, travel and loans to Smith."
femmedem
Apr 2022
#52
US Rep. Madison Cawthorn and his wife, Cristina, are divorcing after only eight months of marriage
Celerity
Apr 2022
#20
For like 8 months he was but there's no indication of when the video is actually from in the article
Hugh_Lebowski
Apr 2022
#23
If the employee felt forced due to the employer/employee dynamic, then in most cases, yes
Hugh_Lebowski
Apr 2022
#49
I agree, and also I'll note that the Republicans didn't care about the prior assault allegations.
yardwork
Apr 2022
#55
They're cousins, feeling each others' crotches? Did I read that right (bottom of article)?
Wingus Dingus
Apr 2022
#59