On January 6, 2024, a group of supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The events that unfolded that day have been met with widespread condemnation from both sides of the political aisle.
Among those who have received criticism for their actions leading up to and following January 6 2024 is South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace. In an interview with Newsmax on Tuesday, Rep. Mace defended her decision to switch her support from then-President Trump to now-President Joe Biden.
“I know people don’t understand it,” Mace said, “but I think it’s time for us to move on as a country and heal.”
In the weeks leading up to the election, Rep. Mace had been a vocal supporter of President Trump, even attending his rally in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2024. However, after the events at the Capitol, she publicly denounced her support for Trump and voted to certify President Biden’s victory.
“I was there that day,” Mace continued in her interview with Newsmax. “I saw what happened. And I couldn’t continue supporting someone who incited violence and disregarded our Constitution.”
Mace also addressed comments made by some of her constituents who have accused her of betraying them by switching her support for Trump.
“I understand their disappointment,” she said. “But I have to do what is best for our country and our democracy. And right now, that means standing up against those who seek to undermine it.”
Rep. Mace’s decision to switch her support has not been an easy one, as she has faced backlash from members of her own party. However, she remains steadfast in her belief that it was the right thing to do.
"We need leaders who are willing to put aside their personal politics and stand up for what is right," Mace stated firmly. "And right now, what is right is getting rid of Joe Biden."
While Rep. Mace’s switch may have come as a surprise to some, it reflects a growing sentiment among Republicans who are starting to distance themselves from the former president and his actions leading up to and following January 6th.
As Rep. Mace stated, “This isn’t about being a Democrat or a Republican, it’s about doing what is best for our country.”
In the midst of political divide, it’s refreshing to see leaders like Rep. Mace willing to put aside party affiliations and stand up for what they believe is right. Whether you agree with her decision or not, one thing is clear – change is happening in the GOP, and people are starting to realize that it’s time to move on and focus on healing as a nation.
