Rep. Nancy Mace Praises Trump’s Gold Star Families Visit

In a post late Tuesday night, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) highlighted former President Donald Trump’s gathering of Gold Star families to honor the 13 U.S. troops killed in recent overseas operations. At approximately 12:07 AM on August 26, 2025, Mace tweeted that Trump “brought the Gold Star families of the 13 heroes to Mar-a-Lago today,” commending the former president for “ensuring their voices are heard” and pledging to “stand with those who have given the ultimate sacrifice” alongside him.

Mace’s remarks coincide with her continued effort to solidify her standing among conservative voters ahead of South Carolina’s 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary, where she styles herself as a staunch Trump ally. The congresswoman’s support for Trump’s outreach to bereaved military families underscores her broader campaign strategy of aligning closely with the former president’s brand of “America First” patriotism.

Political analysts note that Mace’s public endorsement of Trump’s Gold Star initiative may help her court veteran and military families in her Greenville-based district, where defense-related industries and service-member communities play a significant role in local elections. However, critics argue that the tweet contrasts sharply with her recent missteps-most notably, the cancellation of a campaign event after low turnout-which raised questions about her grassroots appeal in key Republican strongholds across the state.