Former Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn has announced his engagement to 21-year-old Alisya Mata, sharing the news on Instagram after proposing in front of Rome's Colosseum. The 30-year-old proposed while parked on a bed of rose petals, with the iconic ancient landmark as his backdrop.
'When in Rome you should propose to your girl,' the one-time North Carolina congressman wrote on Instagram. The post quickly drew tens of thousands of likes and over a thousand comments, with supporters and political allies flooding the thread with congratulations. In the same post, Cawthorn added: 'Happiest weekend of my entire life. So thankful to God! When you know, you know. No need to date for years on end without getting married and delaying starting a family.'
