FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 25, 2026
CONTACT: press@madisoncawtdev.wpenginepowered.com
NAPLES, FL: Former Congressman and Republican candidate for Florida’s 19th Congressional District, Madison Cawthorn, will join investigative journalist Nick Shirley for a critical community briefing titled “Patriots Against Learning” on Friday, February 27, 2026. Hosted in partnership with the Southwest Florida Young Republicans (SWFLAYR), the event aims to expose the billion-dollar fraud scandals currently targeting American taxpayers and the next generation.
The event features Nick Shirley, an independent journalist known for his frontline reporting on government-funded fraud that mainstream media outlets have frequently overlooked. Together, Cawthorn and Shirley will discuss the radical agendas infiltrating government programs and provide a strategic roadmap for patriots to fight back and preserve the country’s future.
EVENT DETAILS:
- WHO: Madison Cawthorn and Nick Shirley, hosted by the Southwest Florida Young Republicans
- WHAT: Patriots Against Learing Community Briefing Event
- WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2026: VIP event at 6 PM, General Admission at 7 PM
- WHERE: TBA to RSVP’d attendees
- COST: FREE to the public
- RSVP: patriotsagainstlearing.eventbrite.com
“The radical Left is working overtime to defraud our taxpayers,” said Madison Cawthorn. “We are bringing the truth directly to the people of Naples and all of FL-19. It’s time to stop the government-funded taxpayer abuse and stand up for our values. FL-19 belongs to the people, not the radicals in DC.”
Anticipated attendance from influential figures within the Southwest Florida community include UFC Champion Tito Ortiz, conservative social media creator Conservative Ant, Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Commissioner Chris Hall, and other local and state political leaders.
A private VIP session will be held from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM for a limited number of attendees.
All VIP and General Admission attendees should RSVP at: patriotsagainstlearing.eventbrite.com
ABOUT MADISON CAWTHORN: Madison Cawthorn is a former U.S. Representative and current candidate for Congress in Florida’s 19th District. He is a leading voice in the America First movement, dedicated to dismantling the deep state and protecting the constitutional rights of all FL-19 citizens.
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