Nancy Mace Faces Criticism at South Carolina Town Hall on University Funding

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace held a contentious town hall in a private, gated community in coastal South Carolina, amid ongoing criticism for her choice of venue and approach to constituent engagement. The event, attended by several hundred people, featured pre-screened questions and saw both supporters and vocal critics present. Tensions rose when Mace addressed topics such as university funding, allegations of antisemitism on college campuses, and U.S. foreign policy, prompting some attendees to walk out in protest. Mace defended her stance on supporting Israel and criticized universities, like Harvard, for their handling of campus protests, stating such institutions should not receive federal funding if they allow antisemitism. Protesters outside the event and some attendees inside questioned the accessibility and openness of the town hall format. The event highlighted growing divisions both within her district and over national issues tied to higher education and foreign policy.