Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

Gilbert received a bachelor’s degree in political science and a law degree from Ohio State University. She worked as a small business owner, attorney, and television commentator. She worked on Donald Trump’s (R) 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, as an advisor to the National Diversity Coalition for Trump, and as an ambassador for the America First Policy Institute.[2]

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Campaign website

Gilbert's campaign website stated the following:

GOVERNMENT SPENDING

“Thirty trillion dollars of national debt is not only dangerous for the American economy and a threat to our national security, but also places an undue burden on future generations who are stuck paying the bills.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Introduce a new Balanced Budget Amendment

Oppose wasteful and unnecessary government spending

Support a crackdown on waste, fraud and abuse

Push Congress to spend each taxpayer dollar wisely

Eliminate wasteful and unconstitutional welfare spending

SECOND AMENDMENT

“Our right to bear arms is a fundamental right that we must protect from legislative and judicial restriction.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Protect the individual’s right to bear arms

Oppose the radical gun-grabbing agenda of progressive liberals

Support national concealed carry legislation and constitutional carry

Empower law enforcement to prevent convicted criminals from obtaining illegal guns while protecting every law-abiding citizens’ Second Amendment right

Oppose a national gun registry and every other Democrat attempt to suppress legal gun ownership

Support a federal law preventing state and local politicians from taking away our constitutional right to bear arms

TAXES, JOBS & THE ECONOMY

“Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats have pursued radical policies that have caused record high inflation and damaged the American economy across the board. Ohio’s working families deserve a champion in Congress that will prioritize their economic interests.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Support tax cuts for the middle class

Support the simplification of the tax code

Support the downsizing of the IRS to prevent the unnecessary and unfair targeting of taxpayers

Support fiscal and tax policies that encourage economic growth, job creation and entrepreneurship

Oppose overregulation of American businesses

Support legislation that promotes the protection and growth of small businesses

IMMIGRATION

“We are a nation of immigrants, but we cannot allow unmitigated illegal immigration to put our economy and national security at risk. American sovereignty and border security are fundamental to our way of life. Those who want to migrate here must do so the right way by following the law and waiting in line like everyone else. We need to gain operational control over our southern border and ensure our immigration courts have the resources they need to process migrants. We must begin fixing our broken immigration system, preventing illegal immigration, stopping the flow of deadly drugs into our communities and helping to end human trafficking.”

- Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

Support finishing President Trump’s border wall

Ensure the Department of Homeland Security has the resources and staff necessary to gain operational control of our southern border

Oppose Democrat attempts to abolish ICE

End Joe Biden’s reckless policies that have led to historic illegal immigration and a self-inflicted humanitarian crisis at our southern border

Oppose any amnesty plan that gives citizenship to millions of illegal immigrants but also fails to secure the border and address bad policies leading to increased illegal immigration

Support a return of President Trump’s Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” program

Combat transnational criminal organizations and drug cartels that hurt millions of Americans through deadly drugs and human smuggling

Strengthen our immigration system to put American workers first and ensure legal migrants are fully vetted and enter our country according to our laws

Fix our broken immigration system to reduce the immigration court backlog so that those who want to migrate here legally the right way can have their cases heard in a timely manner

OHIO & USA MANUFACTURING

“Manufacturing jobs are the backbone of Ohio’s economy. Instead of outsourcing jobs to countries like China, we need to implement economic policies that put the American worker first.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Support “Made In America” policies that stop the outsourcing of American manufacturing jobs

Oppose liberal trade policies that put foreign interests ahead of American jobs and economic growth

Oppose any trade deal that ships American jobs overseas or puts our country at a competitive disadvantage

Promote policies that encourage American companies to reshore manufacturing jobs and plants back to America

FOREIGN POLICY

“As a beacon of freedom and democracy across the globe, America deserves a foreign policy doctrine that puts our interests first. We should support our allies while holding our geopolitical enemies and rogue regimes accountable for their actions. While America cannot solve every problem in the world, we must not turn a blind eye to the rise of authoritarian governments and transnational criminal organizations across the globe.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Advocate for a robust foreign policy that puts America’s interests and security first

Oppose Joe Biden’s weak agenda that has emboldened America’s enemies and put our national security at risk

Oppose the Iran nuclear deal that puts Iran on a path to obtaining nuclear weapons while sidestepping the tough sanctions implemented under President Trump

Hold China accountable for their actions and support a national strategy to combat the rise of China

Destroy and dismantle terrorist organizations across the globe who aim to hurt our American way of life

Support tough sanctions put in place by President Trump against countries like Venezuela, Iran and China

PROTECT LIFE

"I am proudly and unapologetically pro-Life and support the overturning of Roe v. Wade.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Fight for lives of unborn children of all races, religions and backgrounds

Support the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Support the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act”

Support the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act”

Oppose the use of congressionally appropriated taxpayer funds for abortion

SUPPORT OUR ALLY ISRAEL

“I fully stand with Israel - America’s greatest democratic ally in the Middle East. We must strengthen our relationship with Israel and fully support Israel’s right to exist. With the rise of anti-Semitism in the Congress and across our nation, it is imperative that we combat this hateful and dangerous rhetoric.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Support our democratic ally Israel

Strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship

Ensure Israel is treated fairly across the globe

Support the security assistance necessary for Israel to defend itself from rogue regimes and terrorist groups

Oppose the Iran nuclear deal and combat terrorist groups who seek the demise of Israel

Oppose the anti-Semitic BDS movement

EDUCATION

“Parents know what’s best when it comes to their children’s education. Local school boards and parents should be empowered to educate their children without Washington telling them what to do.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Oppose federalization of public education

Oppose the racist Critical Race Theory being taught to our children

Stand with parents and support their right to educate their children as they see fit

Support charter schools and every family’s option of school choice

ELECTIONS

“Americans deserve election integrity laws that protect democracy and guarantee an individual that their vote counts. With a a transparent and secure electoral process, we can prevent voter fraud, making it easy to vote, but hard to cheat.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Oppose election laws that attempt to federalize elections

Support voter ID legislation and other common-sense policies that protect our elections

Ensure the Department of Justice fully investigates cases of voter fraud

Support legislation aimed at election integrity and the protection of democracy in the United States

Ensure state and local election officials have the resources and technology needed to combat foreign interference in our elections

DRUG CRISIS

“Ohio is at the epicenter of the opioid crisis devastating our country. Deadly drugs, including fentanyl, have wreaked havoc on our communities, shattered families and killed thousands of our fellow Ohioans every year. In Congress, I will support securing the southern border as well as increased punishments for drug dealers and smugglers to keep our communities safe from this deadly epidemic.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Push to secure the southern border, which is ground zero for opioid smuggling

Support increased funding for drug addiction programs here in Ohio and across the U.S.

Oppose the Democrats’ “soft on crime” agenda

Ensure our law enforcement officials have the personnel and funding they need to stop the flow of deadly drugs across our borders and into our communities

Support increased punishments and strengthening of laws for drug dealers, smugglers and cartels that poison and kill Americans

Declare a war on fentanyl, which is responsible for the vast majority of accidental drug overdoses in Ohio and the country

ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE

“Healthcare costs for Ohio families have continued to skyrocket under Obamacare. I will work tirelessly in Congress to fix our broken healthcare system. With change, we can lower prescription drug prices, increase access to affordable care and ensure those with preexisting conditions are protected. Americans do not want a one-size-fits-all government takeover of healthcare. Instead, we need a patient-centered system that provides every Ohioan with the healthcare choices they deserve.

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Support patient-centered healthcare that removes the role of the federal government and puts Ohioans first

Support legislation that will lower prescription drug prices for seniors and increase access to quality and affordable healthcare

Protect individuals with preexisting conditions

Oppose “free” healthcare for non-citizens

Oppose the healthcare mandates forced on us by Washington politicians and beltway lobbyists

Support a crack down on frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits that drive up healthcare costs

Oppose the Medicare For All plan that would end private health insurance and replace it with a socialist, one-size-fits-all government takeover of healthcare

ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

"The Biden Administration’s reckless and progressive energy policies have hurt our economy and increased energy costs on every Ohio family. Energy prices are at historic levels because we are no longer energy independent. I will work tirelessly to promote American-made energy to lower prices, create American jobs and eliminate our dependence on foreign oil.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Ensure America becomes energy independent again by increasing production

Reduce America’s dependency on foreign energy

Support finishing the Keystone XL Pipeline and all other energy projects

Support common-sense energy policies that will create American jobs in the energy sector

Modernize antiquated energy permitting and analysis requirements that hinder energy exploration and development

Reduce federal red tape and bureaucratic blockades to energy development

Support offshore drilling and responsible energy exploration and development on federal lands to ensure America’s energy needs are met

MAKING OUR COMMUNITIES SAFER

“Without law and order, we cannot keep our communities safe from dangerous criminals and prosecutors who refuse to enforce the law.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Back the Blue and support our brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our communities every day

Vehemently oppose the Democrats’ “Defund the Police” movement

Provide the resources necessary for law enforcement agencies to protect society

SUPPORT OUR MILITARY AND VETERANS

“We owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans as well as the men and women currently serving our country in the military. We must ensure our military continues to be the greatest fighting force in the world and that our warfighters have the resources they need to keep our country safe.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Support fully funding our military to provide them the resources and technology they need to protect our country in a fiscally responsible way

Reform the Department of Veterans Affairs to better serve our veterans

Support increased funding to prevent veteran suicide

Demand that senior military leaders stop playing politics with our soldiers and return the Department to its apolitical and traditional role of focusing solely on defending our nation

Stand with our military as we combat the rise of China and aggressive behavior of our adversaries

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

“President Trump took decisive and historic steps to fix our broken justice system with sentencing and prison reforms. The First Step Act helped to ensure that non-violent offenders will no longer serve unnecessarily long prison sentences and also helped to improve the conditions in America’s prisons.”

-Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

IN CONGRESS, I WILL…

Support the First Step Act to ensure non-violent offenders are not serving unnecessarily long prison sentences

Support further responsible sentencing and prison reforms

Support policies aimed at recidivism reduction

Support common-sense criminal justice reforms that provide second chances to those non-violent offenders who truly deserve it, while still holding violent criminals accountable

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—Madison Gesiotto Gilbert[4]