3:10Rep. Nancy Mace speaks at a town hall, Aug. 6, 2025, in Myrtle Beach, S.C.WPDE
At a town hall gathering, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace drew parallels between herself and President Donald Trump, urging him to endorse her in the race for South Carolina’s governorship—a contest already featuring five other candidates.
In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Mace was greeted by a supportive audience during her inaugural town hall since announcing her gubernatorial campaign and urged them to rally Trump—and his followers—in her favor.
"What I’m saying is that I have accomplished a great deal for the president, and if you converse with him, I would truly appreciate his backing for governor," she stated on Wednesday during her first stop on what she termed the "Mother of All Town Halls" tour.
Mace is among several Republicans who have already entered the race for the state’s highest office. Attorney General Alan Wilson, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, and Rep. Ralph Norman have also declared their candidacies.
Mace presented her campaign pledges, calling on the attendees to support her aspirations to govern the state. She also drew comparisons between herself and Trump, who enjoys considerable popularity in the state after winning it in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections.
Rep. Nancy Mace speaks at a town hall, Aug. 6, 2025, in Myrtle Beach, S.C.WPDE
"I aim to identify what’s wrong in South Carolina, dismantle it completely, and rebuild it correctly, exactly where it ought to be, because you deserve it. You’ve earned it, and you require someone who will work tirelessly. I don’t sleep. I went to bed at 1 a.m., and I was up by 4 a.m. Alright, I am Trump in high heels. I am passionate about what I do. I mean, he also doesn’t sleep," she remarked.
Trump enthusiastically endorsed Mace for Congress in 2024 after she showed her support for him during the state’s presidential primary. Their mutual backing marked a shift following an earlier disagreement. The day after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, Mace stated that Trump’s "entire legacy" was "erased" by the riot. Later, in the 2022 midterms, Trump referred to Mace as "terrible" and a disappointment.
Trump has yet to publicly respond to Mace’s recent request for his endorsement.
As governor, Mace stated that child rapists would face the death penalty, prompting loud applause from the audience. She mentioned that businesses hiring "illegal aliens" would incur fines of $1,000 per day and expressed her intention to lower the state income tax.
The congresswoman frequently referenced her efforts to prohibit transgender women from accessing facilities on federal property, such as restrooms and locker rooms.
"We are going to end that in South Carolina, because on day one, if you provide me with a bathroom bill—state legislature, I will enact it into law. We will ensure that men are kept out of women’s spaces," she declared.
Rep. Nancy Mace speaks to a reporter as House Members depart, after a vote, for their summer recess from the Capitol.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
Mace also recounted her role in securing Mike Johnson’s election as speaker of the House by facilitating a conversation between Trump and the remaining Republican holdouts.
"When there’s one individual in the room who can unite us all, I witnessed that, and that person was Donald J. Trump, so I supported him during the speaker’s election."
Mace interacted with an agreeable audience during the brief question
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