Rep Nancy Mace accuses ex-fiance, associates of assaulting her, raping others. Watch full speech

In an extraordinary address on the US House floor, Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina spent nearly an hour detailing serious allegations against her former fiancé and others. She disclosed claims of physical abuse, non-consensual recording of intimate acts, and participation in sexual misconduct and rape conspiracies.

Mace proclaimed she was going "scorched earth" regarding discoveries made in November 2023, citing "the most heinous crimes against women imaginable. We're talking about rape, non-consensual photos, non-consensual videos of women and underage girls, and the premeditated, calculated exploitation of women and girls in my district."

The accusations involved four individuals, including Charleston-area businessman Patrick Bryant, her former fiancé until 2023, who had actively supported her 2022 re-election campaign.



After delivering her speech, Mace declined further comment, simply stating: "I'm at peace."

Ex fiance reacts

Bryant responded to AP stating: "I categorically deny these allegations. I take this matter seriously and will cooperate fully with any necessary legal processes to clear my name."

Mace criticised South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson for allegedly failing to properly investigate the matter. Wilson's office subsequently refuted her claims as "categorically false", stating they had received no official reports or assistance requests regarding these matters.

As the first female graduate of The Citadel and first Republican woman to represent South Carolina in Congress, Mace chose to present these allegations during a floor speech, noting the protection offered by the "speech or debate" clause.

She emphasised this wasn't about "bitter ex-girlfriends or consensual sex tapes", whilst highlighting her legislative work on various issues, including voyeurism prevention and transgender facility usage restrictions.

Several Republican colleagues, including Reps. Lauren Boebert and Anna Paulina Luna, demonstrated support during her speech. Boebert stated, "Nancy Mace is our friend and we wanted to support her and give her the encouragement she needed to get that message out."

All about Nancy Mace

Rep. Nancy Mace, 47, is a Republican congresswoman representing South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Before entering Congress, she served in the South Carolina state House and gained national attention for advocating exceptions for rape and incest in the state's abortion ban. Elected to Congress in 2020, she flipped the seat from Democratic control and has since navigated a complex political landscape, balancing support for former President Donald Trump with occasional criticism, particularly after the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.