Representative Nancy Mace has fired back at allegations of excessive drinking and marijuana use by former staffers who claim she directed late-night liquor runs and blurred professional boundaries. In a video posted on X, the South Carolina Republican denied the claims, stating that the media likes to lie about her personal life.
Mace explained that she suffers from hemochromatosis, a genetic disease where the body absorbs too much iron, which can lead to serious health complications if not managed properly. As a result, she has many phlebotomies (blood removals) to get rid of excess iron and is extremely sensitive to alcohol.
The former staffer who made these claims said "She would definitely do it excessively" when describing Mace's behavior. They also reported that their scheduler received 2 a.m. calls from Mace asking them to bring her bottles of tequila.
Mace rejected the allegations as "ridiculous" and "defamatory," calling for the staffer to sue those who wrote the article. In response, she explained that drinking alcohol makes her condition worse and said she does not drink or use marijuana excessively.
The House Ethics Committee has extended an investigation into Mace's conduct, but an extension doesn't indicate any wrongdoing. The committee typically announces further action via public statements or reports.
Despite the allegations, Mace's gubernatorial campaign continues.
Mace explained that she suffers from hemochromatosis, a genetic disease where the body absorbs too much iron, which can lead to serious health complications if not managed properly. As a result, she has many phlebotomies (blood removals) to get rid of excess iron and is extremely sensitive to alcohol.
The former staffer who made these claims said "She would definitely do it excessively" when describing Mace's behavior. They also reported that their scheduler received 2 a.m. calls from Mace asking them to bring her bottles of tequila.
Mace rejected the allegations as "ridiculous" and "defamatory," calling for the staffer to sue those who wrote the article. In response, she explained that drinking alcohol makes her condition worse and said she does not drink or use marijuana excessively.
The House Ethics Committee has extended an investigation into Mace's conduct, but an extension doesn't indicate any wrongdoing. The committee typically announces further action via public statements or reports.
Despite the allegations, Mace's gubernatorial campaign continues.
! I mean, who knew Nancy Mace was so sensitive to booze? 
like, I get it, she has hemochromatosis and all, but come on, you can't just do tequila runs at 2 am if you're gonna be that extra 
. And can we talk about how the media is hating on her already? 
I don't think it's right to just believe some staffer's claims without knowing more. She seems like a normal person to me, and if she's really as sick as everyone says she is, wouldn't her people be talking about it more openly? 
Not buying all the drama surrounding this, if you ask me 
... I mean, I feel for her with the hemochromatosis thing, but come on, 2 a.m. calls for tequila? That just sounds like poor judgment to me 
. And if it was really that bad, why wouldn't she be more open about it herself instead of blaming the media and accusing others of lying? 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to take a break from the stress of Congress at 2 am?! 
But on the other hand, if she's getting calls for tequila at that hour... yeah, maybe there's some truth to this? 
. I mean who makes those 2 a.m. calls to their scheduler asking for tequila? That sounds super responsible and adult 
seems to me that ppl are just trying 2 get attention & maybe she does have an iron deficiency issue which would make her super sensitive 2 booze 
it's so unfair that people are gonna lie about her personal life just because they're mad at her or want attention. newsflash: one bad experience doesn't define an entire person! and honestly, who hasn't had a rough night after a tequila run? 
anyway its kinda shady that ppl r coming after her like this but im sure shes trying to defend herself 
? like, i get it, drinking too much booze can be a real problem for people with hemochromatosis, so yeah that could definitely explain why she's been getting those late-night calls 
... but on the other hand, 2 a.m. tequila runs kinda sounds like party time 
i guess we'll just have to keep an eye on this one and see how it all plays out 