Republican Representative Nancy Mace has said she will get 'revenge' on President Donald Trump after his refusal to endorse her in the South Carolina gubernatorial primary, which she lost. Writing on X, Mace stated that her revenge would come by adding to the unemployment numbers in January, when she leaves Congress.
Mace, a five-term congresswoman known for her abrasive style, placed fifth in a crowded primary field without Trump's endorsement. She plans to return to the private sector after leaving Capitol Hill, though her specific plans remain unclear. She told actor Rob Schneider that she would 'be more of a menace than ever.'
The 48-year-old lawmaker has a varied background: she dropped out of high school and worked at Waffle House before earning her diploma, later becoming the first woman to graduate from the Citadel. She served as a state representative for two years before entering the House in 2020 and previously worked as a field director for Trump's 2016 campaign.
Mace clashed with Trump over several issues, including the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. She teamed up with Representatives Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene to push for disclosure, leading Trump to withhold support from all three. Massie recently lost his primary, and Greene resigned last year.
Mace also opposed US military involvement in Iran and expressed scepticism about funding for operations there. Despite asking Trump for an endorsement, he backed Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who now faces a run-off against Attorney General Alan Wilson.
