Nancy Mace Goes ‘Scorched Earth’ on Congress Floor, Accuses Ex-Fiancé and Associates of Sexual Crimes

She alleges physical abuse, nonconsensual recordings, and a conspiracy of sexual exploitation, while criticizing state authorities for lack of action.

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Nancy Mace arrives for a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina took the house floor on Monday evening to go “scorched earth” with a series of stunning accusations against her ex-fiancé and others, saying she is a victim of sexual and physical abuse.

Ms. Mace, who has served in the House since 2021, spoke for nearly an hour in which she detailed her allegations against four men from her district at the Charleston area, including businessman Patrick Bryant, with whom she was engaged to until 2023 and claimed that he had physically abused her and recorded sex acts without her knowledge and had conspired with others to commit rape and other acts of sexual misconduct on other women.

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