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Trans Activist Arrested for Threats Against Rep. Mace

5/17/2025

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A 19-year-old trans activist, Samuel Theodore Cain, was arrested in South Carolina for making violent threats against U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace on social media. Mace condemned these alarming threats, highlighting the rising violence against women and urging for greater accountability in political discussions. Cain now faces severe charges that could lead to significant prison time.

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A 19-year-old trans activist, Samuel Theodore Cain, was arrested in South Carolina for making violent threats against U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace on social media. Mace condemned these alarming threats, highlighting the rising violence against women and urging for greater accountability in political discussions. Cain now faces severe charges that could lead to significant prison time.