Rep. Nancy Mace reveals new tattoos as she launches YouTube show after losing political career

Nypost · Aug 16, 2026 · 385 words · By Ryan King

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Common ground

Nancy Mace used her new YouTube talk show to debut spicy tattoos on both arms — as she went sleeveless in public for the first time in months.

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Claim 1: “The 48-year-old South Carolina Republican revealed in February that she got several tattoos”

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Web search results explicitly state she is a 48-year-old Republican and mentioned the tattoos in February.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 South Carolina gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of South Carolina. Republican state attorney general Alan Wilson and Democratic state repres…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_South_Carolina_gubernator…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nancy Ruth Mace (born December 4, 1977) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Mace

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nancy Patricia Pelosi ( pə-LOH-see; née D'Alesandro; born March 26, 1940) is an American politician who was the 52nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 2007 to 2011 an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Pelosi

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Claim 2: “Mace briefly explored the possibility of running for Senate after Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died due to heart problems last month”

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No evidence was found to support the claim that Senator Lindsey Graham died; in fact, there are no reports of such an event in the provided evidence.

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Claim 3: ““So my story is I am totally broken,” she bluntly told Politico earlier this year. “I have PTSD over what I’ve been through.””

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While one source mentions she told Politico she wanted to 'feel the pain', the specific quote 'I am totally broken... I have PTSD' is only found in the provided claim text and one 'Mad Mad News' snippet; other sources mention personal crises but not the specific PTSD quote.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James Edward Banks (born July 16, 1979) is an American politician and naval officer serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Indiana. A member of the Republican Party, he was the U.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Banks

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The year 2021 started with varying degrees of legalization for unrestricted-THC content cannabis in 34 states, or over half of U.S. states, and continued federal prohibition except for low-THC hemp. S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2021_United_States_can…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Seth Wilbur Moulton (born October 24, 1978) is an American politician and Marine Corps combat veteran who has been the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district since 2015. A …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Moulton

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Claim 4: “The outgoing congresswoman explained that she dealt with alleged rape and sexual molestation throughout her life”

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Multiple independent sources confirm she has spoken about being a victim of rape and sexual molestation, including a speech on the House floor.

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web search NEUTRAL — Rep. Nancy Mace accuses ex-fiancé and associates of assaulting her and raping others in House speech. Feb 11, 2025.Rep. Nancy Mace details accusations of rape and sexual abuse in a speech from the Hou…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mace has “explained that she dealt with alleged rape and sexual molestation throughout her life, while lamenting the tough relationship she had with her father,” the Post article read.
https://www.breitbart.com/health/2026/08/17/photos-south-car…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mace described her strained relationship with her father, Brig. Gen. James Emory Mace, as well as her struggles in becoming the first female graduate at The Citadel, and the instances of sexual molest…
https://uinterview.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-debuts-heavily-ta…

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Claim 5: “Outgoing firebrand Rep. Nancy Mace used her new YouTube talk show to debut spicy tattoos on both arms”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Rep. Nancy Mace launched a YouTube show called 'Get Maced' and revealed tattoos on both arms during the promotion.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On November 18, 2024, Nancy Mace introduced a bathroom bill in the US House of Representatives to ban transgender people, and specifically newly elected member Sarah McBride, from using bathrooms othe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Congress_transge…

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Claim 6: “Mace (R-SC) broke out her inked-up gun show while promoting “Get Maced,” a program where she will apparently address news of the day.”

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Multiple sources confirm the name of the program is 'Get Maced' and that its purpose is to address the news of the day.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Mace of the United States House of Representatives, also called the Mace of the Republic, is a ceremonial mace that symbolizes the governmental authority of the United States, and more specificall…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mace_of_the_United_States_Hous…

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Claim 7: “She has since backed fellow Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) in the race.”

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No evidence was found regarding an endorsement of Rep. Ralph Norman for a Senate race.

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Claim 8: “Back in February, she said she got nine tattoos in rapid succession”

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Multiple sources report that she stated in February she received nine tattoos in quick succession.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina was held on November 5, 2024, to elect the seven U.S. representatives from the State of South Carolina, one from each of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_United_States_House_of_Re…

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Claim 9: “South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R)... won a runoff for the nod.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm that Attorney General Alan Wilson won the GOP runoff for Governor of South Carolina.

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web search NEUTRAL — Wilson wins GOP nomination for South Carolina governor after Trump hedges his bet on race South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won a runoff election on Tuesday, swiftly routing the candidate in…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/alan-wilson-sc-governor-race

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web search NEUTRAL — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the GOP runoff election for governor, defeating the candidate President Donald Trump had initially backed.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/south-carolina/artic…

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web search NEUTRAL — Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican nomination in the GOP runoff for South Carolina governor Tuesday, defeating Lt.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/23/wilson-wins-south-c…

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Claim 10: “Earlier this year, she vied for the GOP nod to become governor of South Carolina, but ultimately finished in fifth place.”

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Multiple sources confirm she ran for the GOP nomination for Governor of South Carolina and finished in fifth place.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nancy Ruth Mace is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served in the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Mace

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web search NEUTRAL — Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) finished 5th in the GOP primary to be the nominee for Governor of South Carolina.
https://www.livenowfox.com/video/fmc-uxsokhf1c552rfoc

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web search NEUTRAL — Yesterday, Congresswoman Nancy Mace, one of the most prominent anti-trans voices in Congress, ran for the Republican nomination for governor of South Carolina—and finished in fifth place.
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/trans-congresswoman-mcbri…

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