Posted 1/25/2024, 4:09:00 PM
Mace Wanted to Get Attacked on Jan. 6 for Media Attention, Sources Say
- Rep. Nancy Mace wanted to get punched by Capitol rioters on January 6th to become "the face of anti-Trump Republicans"
- She asked her staff to let her approach the rioters so she could get attacked and draw media attention
- Three sources confirmed to The Daily Beast that Mace said she wanted to "get punched in the face" for "media attention"
- After January 6th, Mace accused Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of lying about what happened that day
- Mace has repeatedly made choices to draw media attention, like requiring staffers to book her on TV 1-3 times per day