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Rep. Mace's Uncoordinated Evacuation Efforts Leave Americans Stranded

3/19/2026

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) drew White House concern for independent evacuation efforts amid the U.S.-Iran conflict.
She engaged directly with Saudi officials and tried to negotiate a commercial flight for evacuees without State Department coordination.
Her actions reportedly complicated evacuations and left Americans stranded in Jordan.
The State Department has managed 60 flights, assisting 42,000 individuals.
Mace's reliance on Grey Bull Rescue ended after allegations of extortion surfaced.

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) drew White House concern for independent evacuation efforts amid the U.S.-Iran conflict.
She engaged directly with Saudi officials and tried to negotiate a commercial flight for evacuees without State Department coordination.
Her actions reportedly complicated evacuations and left Americans stranded in Jordan.
The State Department has managed 60 flights, assisting 42,000 individuals.
Mace's reliance on Grey Bull Rescue ended after allegations of extortion surfaced.