Madison Cawthorn claims 'blackmail' after opposition group publishes video

Madison Cawthorn claims 'blackmail' after opposition group publishes video

Rep, Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., responded to the publication of a nude video of him, claiming that it is part of a "blackmail" campaign meant to hurt his chances of winning re-election this year.

Early voting has already begun in Cawthorn's GOP primary race, where he is facing off against challengers, including North Carolina state Sen. Chuck Edwards.

"A new hit against me just dropped. Years ago, in this video, I was being crass with a friend, trying to be funny. We were acting foolish, and joking. That’s it," Cawthorn said. "I’m NOT backing down. I told you there would be a drip drip campaign. Blackmail won't win. We will."

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