Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has refused an invitation to face her constituents at an upcoming town hall event in South Carolina.
The lawmaker revealed on the X social media platform that she had been asked to attend a town hall event moderated by Mt. Pleasant Town Council Mayor Pro Tempore G.M. Whitley. The event was scheduled for Friday, March 28.
"This is FAKE NEWS. This event is being driven by left-wing extremists and paid agitators with a clear agenda," Mace wrote. "I WILL NOT be attending."
"We're staying away because it's not safe, and we refuse to be bullied by individuals who are threatening me, my employees, and my family," she added.
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Whitley told ABC 4 that direct dialog was needed.
"Our community deserves the opportunity to engage directly with our Representative to discuss how federal policies are impacting our daily lives. An in-person town hall with Congresswoman Mace will provide a platform for open dialogue and accountability," she explained.
Mace, who is considering a run for governor, did not say when she would take questions at a town hall event.
In recent weeks, many Republican lawmakers have refused to hold town hall events after blowback from President Donald Trump's cuts to government.