Trump's Endorsement Sought: Rep. Nancy Mace Petitions Trump at South Carolina Town Hall in High Heels
Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican, has officially entered the race for South Carolina's governor, making her one of several candidates vying for the top job. During her first town hall event since announcing her campaign, Mace compared herself to former President Donald Trump, describing herself as “Trump in high heels.”
At the town hall, Mace faced a lively crowd that shouted and heckled as she touted Trump's policy and tax bill. However, during the question-and-answer portion, Mace engaged with an agreeable crowd, urging them to seek President Trump's support for her campaign.
Mace advocated for several campaign promises, including plans to bring down the state income tax and fine businesses that employ "illegal aliens." She also pledged to sign a bill into law that would ban transgender women from using facilities on federal properties.
One of Mace's most controversial statements came when she declared that child rapists would receive the death penalty if she were governor.
Mace also expressed hope that DOGE, a cryptocurrency, would come to South Carolina, claiming she helped DOGE find "some of these crazy contracts" that DOGE considers wasteful.
In a bid to remind President Trump of his promise, Mace stated her support for any action to remove fluoride from water and to ban chemtrails, a widely debunked conspiracy theory. She also mentioned Trump's promise to provide a tax credit on generators for individuals in dangerous or coastal communities.
As of August 15, 2025, Donald Trump has not endorsed Mace for South Carolina's governor race. Mace has publicly sought Trump's endorsement, but there is no record of an official endorsement at this time.
Other candidates for South Carolina's governor include Attorney General Alan Wilson, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, and Rep. Ralph Norman.
Topics raised during the question-and-answer session included the Department of Government Efficiency, fluoride in water, and Trump's promise to provide a tax credit on generators for individuals in dangerous or coastal communities.
Trump has not yet publicly commented on Mace's recent request for his endorsement for South Carolina's governor. The report was contributed to by Sarah Beth Hensley.
Mace's town hall took place at a time when many other members of Congress are facing hostile crowds at rowdy events. Despite the heckling, Mace remained resolute in her campaign promises and her pursuit of Trump's endorsement.
- Rep. Nancy Mace's campaign for South Carolina's governor brings her into the company of several other candidates pursuing the top job.
- Mace, during her first town hall, likened herself to former President Donald Trump, saying she is "Trump in high heels."
- The town hall crowd was lively, shouting and heckling Mace as she spoke on Trump's policy and tax bill.
- However, during the question-and-answer session, Mace found an agreeable audience, urging them to seek President Trump's support for her campaign.
- Mace proposed several campaign promises, including reducing the state income tax and fining businesses employing "illegal aliens."
- She also pledged to sign a bill banning transgender women from using facilities on federal properties.
- Mace made headlines with her declaration that child rapists would receive the death penalty if she became governor.
- The candidate expressed support for cryptocurrency DOGE coming to South Carolina, claiming she helped DOGE find "wasteful contracts."
- Mace also advocated for removing fluoride from water and banning chemtrails, a controversial conspiracy theory.
- She recalled Trump's promise to provide a tax credit on generators for individuals in dangerous or coastal communities.
- As of August 15, 2025, Trump has not endorsed Mace for South Carolina's governor race.
- Other candidates for South Carolina's governor include Attorney General Alan Wilson, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, and Rep. Ralph Norman.
- Topics covered during the question-and-answer session included the Department of Government Efficiency, fluoride in water, and Trump's promise on generators.
- Trump has yet to publicly comment on Mace's recent request for his endorsement.
- Mace's town hall took place amid a backdrop of many members of Congress facing hostile crowds at boisterous events.
- Despite the heckling, Mace remained steadfast in her campaign promises and pursuit of Trump's endorsement.
- Education can be a crucial component in shaping strong, informed candidates like Mace.
- The ongoing politics of South Carolina, as seen in Mace's campaign, can have significant effects on businesses operating within the state.
- Migration policies, such as Mace's stance on employing "illegal aliens," can impact the workforce and the economy.
- The gambling industry, with its hub in places like Las Vegas, has trends and personalities that can influence policy and legislation.
- Poker, a popular casino game, is often associated with Las Vegas and casino culture, playing a part in the news and in crime and justice discussions.
- Sports, including football (NFL, soccer, WNBA, baseball, hockey, golf), basketball (NBA, NCAAB, MLB, NHL, racing, American football), tennis, sports analysis, and weather forecasting, can intersect with gambling trends and politics.
