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MAGA Campaign Aide Resigns, Slams Nancy Mace's Alignment

12/1/2025

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J. Austin McCubbin resigned from Rep. Nancy Mace's gubernatorial campaign, accusing her of abandoning the MAGA movement.
He criticized her for aligning with the Rand Paul and Thomas Massie factions.
He claimed she misused his connections to U.S. President Donald Trump.
McCubbin said the 2026 race is crucial for U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement in South Carolina, and he suggested Governor McMaster would be a better fit for Trump supporters.

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J. Austin McCubbin resigned from Rep. Nancy Mace's gubernatorial campaign, accusing her of abandoning the MAGA movement.
He criticized her for aligning with the Rand Paul and Thomas Massie factions.
He claimed she misused his connections to U.S. President Donald Trump.
McCubbin said the 2026 race is crucial for U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement in South Carolina, and he suggested Governor McMaster would be a better fit for Trump supporters.