A three-star Navy admiral ousted during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s controversial leadership shakeup is now mounting a high-stakes political comeback, announcing a Democratic run for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Nancy Lacore, a 35-year Navy veteran and former Chief of Navy Reserve, says she was removed from her post “without cause” and is channeling that experience into a campaign focused on continued service. Her firing came alongside the removals of other senior military leaders, raising eyebrows in Washington and energizing Democrats eager to flip the GOP-leaning Charleston-area seat. With early backing from EMILYs List and a history of surprise Democratic wins in the district, Lacore’s entry adds fresh intensity to an already crowded and closely watched race.
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