Rep. Nancy Mace Reacts to Protests at City Hall
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has brushed off her loud protest at City Hall on Monday, labeling it “crazy rage.”
During an event in Greenville, South Carolina, she and other GOP gubernatorial candidates defended the Trump administration’s immigration policies, even as they faced opposition from activists questioning their constitutionality.
“I held an event in Greenville, and then an hour later in Spartanburg. Some of the same protesters showed up at both locations,” Mace remarked.
“President Donald Trump is making our country and capital safer by deporting illegal immigrants. And what do the Democrats do? They protest in favor of MS-13, rally against law enforcement, and support violent criminals residing here illegally,” she added.
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At Greenville’s City Hall, a participant raised concerns about how Mace would ensure that people are held accountable in immigration and customs enforcement actions, citing constitutional rights.
“If I could station the National Guard at Home Depot every morning at 6 a.m., I would,” she responded.
She also confronted critical attendees, stating, “Some of you hate our country,” and added, “I think you might hate our country, too.”
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Her combative stance was a departure from the approach taken by some of her Republican colleagues at the event.
“These individuals need to face reality. They were told they could be anything, including unicorns. It’s just not how the world is,” Mace expressed. “Someone needs to be the adult in the room, telling these people what’s true.”
Despite the hostility, Mace expressed eagerness to face her critics at future City Hall events.
“I don’t mind. I hope we see more of them at our events. We’re in a nation that’s facing challenges,” she stated.
Mace is contending for the Republican gubernatorial primary, alongside other candidates including South Carolina Lt. Col. Pamela Evett, state Sen. Josh Kimbrell, state Attorney General Alan Wilson, and fellow GOP Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.).
