Republican Representative Nancy Mace drew criticism from both supporters of former President Donald Trump and her political opponents after publicly emphasizing her loyalty to him in a recent social media post.

Mace, who is currently running for governor of South Carolina, highlighted what she described as a “100% lifetime voting record supporting Trump” following reports that Trump had already endorsed her rival in the race.

The post appeared to be an attempt to regain favor with Trump and his base, but it instead triggered backlash from several prominent voices within the MAGA movement.Influential pro-Trump commentator Catturd openly mocked the message, noting that Trump had not endorsed Mace.

Former Congressman George Santos also criticized the post as misleading, arguing that Mace has lost credibility among many Trump supporters due to past controversies and erratic behavior.Criticism extended beyond Trump allies.

Conservative commentator Jonah Goldberg ridiculed the tone of Mace’s post, while Libertarian figure Caryn Ann Harlos and business strategist Anthony Sisk questioned her consistency and political judgment.

Sisk specifically pointed to Mace’s earlier distancing from Trump following the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, suggesting that her current stance reflects political opportunism.Some analysts view the episode as a potential test of Trump’s influence within the Republican Party, especially in competitive state-level races.

Unlike some other Republicans targeted by Trump, Mace has maintained a more complex relationship with him, making the outcome of her campaign a possible indicator of how much his endorsement still matters.Trump has not publicly responded to Mace’s statement.