Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina publicly criticized President Donald Trump after losing the Republican primary race for governor to a candidate backed by the president.

Following her defeat, Mace responded to questions about whether she would seek political revenge against Trump, posting on X that she intended to contribute to the unemployment numbers in January, a remark interpreted as a promise to work against him politically after leaving office.

Trump had endorsed South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pam Evette in the gubernatorial contest, a move that significantly weakened Mace's campaign.Mace finished last in the Republican primary, marking a major setback in her political career.

She argued that Trump's decision to oppose her was connected to her support for releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, an issue on which she claimed to differ from the president.Mace's current term in the U.S.House of Representatives is scheduled to end in January 2027.

Meanwhile, the Republican gubernatorial race in South Carolina will continue with a runoff election between Pam Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson.The controversy also attracted attention from actor and conservative commentator Rob Schneider, who expressed support for Mace on social media.

In response, Mace joked about receiving a congressional farewell message from Schneider and stated that she would continue being a political “menace” with nothing left to restrain her.

The article focuses on the growing tensions between Mace and Trump following her electoral defeat and highlights divisions within Republican politics in South Carolina ahead of the upcoming runoff election.