The 26-year-old freshman congressman tweeted congratulations to Edwards Tuesday night, saying 'It’s time for the NC-11 GOP to rally behind the Republican ticket to defeat the Democrats’ nominee this November,' but his Instagram post Thursday-the first since the loss-struck a far different tone.Ĭawthorn posted a list of so-called 'patriots' like Trump, Fox News host Tucker Carlson and Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) is calling for vengeance against Republicans who didn't support his failed reelection effort, saying on Instagram Thursday afternoon that it's 'time for Dark MAGA to truly take command,' referencing a growing far-right community that endorses former President Donald Trump punishing his political enemies.Ĭawthorn lost the Republican primary for his North Carolina House seat on Tuesday, falling to state Sen.
