This was the second offense for the congressman.
Madison Cawthorn, a Republican congressman from North Carolina, was caught trying to go through security with a loaded gun at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Tuesday morning, according to multiple sources.
This was the second time the controversial congressman has been stopped trying to bring a weapon through airport security.
TSA officers spotted the gun at the checkpoint and called airport police.
Cawthorn was issued a citation for possession of a dangerous weapon on city property by Charlotte Mecklenburg police.
He was later released, and the CMPD took possession of the firearm, which is normal procedure, police said.
Individuals can face fines up to $13,000 for a second offense, according to TSA.
The congressman's office did not immediately respond to an ABC News request for comment.
mces97 on April 26th, 2022 at 19:28 UTC »
I had to check the date, cause this is the 2nd time he's done this.
jetty_junkie on April 26th, 2022 at 18:48 UTC »
What is it with this guy? Seems like every day it’s something. I know that there are some really mature young people , but this guy isn’t one of them
striped-shirt3 on April 26th, 2022 at 18:44 UTC »
He's been having a rough time ever since that cocaine orgy comment.