Charleston Reporter

Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district, took to social media on April 21, 2025, to share her thoughts on various issues via a series of tweets. Mace, who succeeded Joe Cunningham in 2021, has been actively representing her district and engaging with her constituents online.

In her tweet posted at 21:20:41 UTC, Mace stated, "We are done playing defense. We’re on the way to USC’s Turning Point USA! ". This tweet indicates her attendance at an event hosted by Turning Point USA, a conservative organization focused on promoting free markets and limited government.

Shortly thereafter, at 21:27:00 UTC, Mace expressed her stance on handling public interactions with a stern warning. She tweeted, "WARNING: Being a public official doesn’t make me your punching bag. Harass me in public and you’ll get called out, loudly. Every. Single. Time." This statement addresses concerns about the harassment of public officials and Mace’s commitment to addressing such occurrences directly.

An hour later, at 22:31:00 UTC, Mace commented on gender safety issues in public spaces. She tweeted "Leftists: “Women should feel safe in public!” Also Leftists: cheer on a man harassing a Congresswoman buying face wash. Pick one." This tweet highlights her criticism of perceived contradictions regarding public safety and respect for women.

As a background, Nancy Mace has served in the U.S. Congress since 2021, having previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 1977, she currently resides in Charleston and is an alumna of The Citadel, graduating in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree.