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Rep. Mace Faces Backlash Over Grant Hypocrisy

1/16/2026

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) claimed credit for a $5 million grant from the Biden-era Airport Terminal Program while running for governor in South Carolina.
Mace announced the funding for Hilton Head Island Airport upgrades on X.
She voted against the grant as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Critics on social media highlighted the contradiction, with one commenter noting, "You voted AGAINST this grant, actually."

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Story summary

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) claimed credit for a $5 million grant from the Biden-era Airport Terminal Program while running for governor in South Carolina.
Mace announced the funding for Hilton Head Island Airport upgrades on X.
She voted against the grant as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Critics on social media highlighted the contradiction, with one commenter noting, "You voted AGAINST this grant, actually."