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Nancy Mace Courts Trump Endorsement with Staged Town Hall That Excluded Critics

Courting Trump’s backing, Mace filtered out dissent, berated fact‐checkers, fueling criticism of her orchestrated launch event.

Overview

  • At her “Mother of All Town Halls” in Myrtle Beach on August 6, Rep. Nancy Mace directly solicited President Trump’s endorsement for her South Carolina governor campaign.
  • She branded herself “Trump in high heels,” emphasizing her loyalty to the president and work ethic to energize her MAGA base.
  • Mace’s staff removed attendees displaying opposing signs or apparel, limiting audience diversity despite her vow to “debate anyone.”
  • When pressed about touting a $195 million infrastructure grant from a bill she opposed, Mace defended the claim and labeled a reporter “a raging Democrat.”
  • The congresswoman pledged on day one as governor to sign a law banning transgender women from women’s restrooms, underscoring her culture-war policy focus.