Close Menu
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Relationships
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Celebrity Kids
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest Vimeo
GistFestGistFest
  • Entertainment

    Inside the Wedding Drama: Victoria Beckham’s Surprise Action Upset Nicola Peltz on Her Big Day

    June 3, 2025

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025

    Heidi Montag’s Wig at AMAs 2025 Sparks Online Criticism: Called ‘World’s Worst’ by Fans

    May 30, 2025

    JoJo Siwa, Chris Hughes Romance Gossip Debunked with Single-Word Comment

    May 29, 2025

    All You Need To Know About Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Mega Summer Wedding

    May 28, 2025
  • Lifestyle

    Inside the Wedding Drama: Victoria Beckham’s Surprise Action Upset Nicola Peltz on Her Big Day

    June 3, 2025

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025

    Heidi Montag’s Wig at AMAs 2025 Sparks Online Criticism: Called ‘World’s Worst’ by Fans

    May 30, 2025

    JoJo Siwa, Chris Hughes Romance Gossip Debunked with Single-Word Comment

    May 29, 2025

    All You Need To Know About Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Mega Summer Wedding

    May 28, 2025
  • Relationships

    Inside the Wedding Drama: Victoria Beckham’s Surprise Action Upset Nicola Peltz on Her Big Day

    June 3, 2025

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025

    Heidi Montag’s Wig at AMAs 2025 Sparks Online Criticism: Called ‘World’s Worst’ by Fans

    May 30, 2025

    JoJo Siwa, Chris Hughes Romance Gossip Debunked with Single-Word Comment

    May 29, 2025

    All You Need To Know About Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Mega Summer Wedding

    May 28, 2025
  • Tips & Tricks

    Inside the Wedding Drama: Victoria Beckham’s Surprise Action Upset Nicola Peltz on Her Big Day

    June 3, 2025

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025

    Heidi Montag’s Wig at AMAs 2025 Sparks Online Criticism: Called ‘World’s Worst’ by Fans

    May 30, 2025

    JoJo Siwa, Chris Hughes Romance Gossip Debunked with Single-Word Comment

    May 29, 2025

    All You Need To Know About Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Mega Summer Wedding

    May 28, 2025
  • Celebrity Kids

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025

    Meryl Streep’s Daughter Louisa Jacobson Shares Her and Partner, Anna Blundell’s Plans for Valentine’s Day

    February 14, 2025

    Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin’s Son’s Name Revealed

    January 12, 2025

    Travis Barker Daughter, Alabama Barker Hospitalized for Nicotine Withdrawal After Quitting Vaping

    January 2, 2025

    Who Are Madonna’s Children? Everything You Need To Know About Them

    December 10, 2024
Subscribe
GistFestGistFest
Home » Nancy Mace’s Office in Chaos as Her Entire Staff Quits
News

Nancy Mace’s Office in Chaos as Her Entire Staff Quits

SolomonBy SolomonFebruary 8, 20243 Mins Read
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit Telegram Email
Rep. Nancy Mace speaks with reporters outside the U.S. Capitol after the House passed a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy from his position as speaker on Tuesday.
Source: Francis Chung/POLITICO
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
Rep. Nancy Mace speaks with reporters outside the U.S. Capitol after the House passed a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy from his position as speaker on Tuesday.
Source: Francis Chung/POLITICO

In recent developments surrounding sitting U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace, her involvement in unpaid ethics fines from an old campaign account has stirred controversy, drawing attention from the House Ethics Committee and raising concerns about accountability.

As of March 2023, Mace had accrued a staggering $16,700 in unpaid fines, rendering her one of the highest delinquent accounts recorded by the House Ethics Committee. This issue gained significant traction during her 2022 re-election bid and became a focal point of public scrutiny and media attention.

Despite Mace’s earlier pledges to address the fines and close the lingering campaign account as early as 2021, concrete action did not materialize until December 12, 2023. Only after significant pressure did Mace finally take steps to rectify the situation.

Following an appeal from the Congresswoman, the S.C. House Ethics Committee convened on December 14, 2023, and unanimously voted to reduce her overall fine to a mere $1,200. This decision, however, sparked further debate and raised questions about the fairness and adequacy of the imposed penalty.

ALSO READ: California City Voters Unanimously Elect Black Woman as Mayor for the First Time

Mace defended her appeal by citing various mitigating factors contributing to her inability to pay the full fine. These factors included financial hardship, health issues affecting her family during the COVID-19 pandemic, and even death threats received in the aftermath of the January 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. While these reasons may have influenced the committee’s decision, critics argued that they did not justify such a significant reduction in fines.

Criticism also centered around Mace’s lack of responsiveness throughout the proceedings to address the fines. Members of the committee expressed frustration over her failure to engage with House Ethics staff and promptly resolve the outstanding issues.

Moreover, questions arose regarding the proportionality of the fine, given Mace’s personal wealth and recent controversies surrounding her fundraising practices. Despite owning multiple properties and facing allegations of improper fundraising, Mace’s fine was substantially reduced, leading to concerns about consistency and fairness in enforcing ethics violations.

POLL—Should the Government Increase Taxes on the Wealthy To Reduce Economic Inequality?

Committee chairman Jay Jordan defended the reduction, emphasizing the need to strike a delicate balance between accountability and dissuading future candidates from running. He maintained that while the ultimate fine of $1,200 was considerably less than the original amount owed, it still served as an appropriate deterrent.

Jordan stressed the importance of ensuring that fines remain proportionate and do not unduly burden candidates while simultaneously upholding accountability and transparency in the political process.

ALSO READ: “I Think It’s Politics,” Burgum Says About Trump’s Attacks on Haley

In the end, Mace’s case highlights the complexities involved in enforcing ethics standards in politics and the challenges of balancing accountability with fairness. As elected officials navigate the intricacies of campaign finance and ethics regulations, transparency and accountability remain essential pillars of a healthy democracy.

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

JP Morgan Bank to Pay Over $75 Million Settlement Amid Claims of Aiding Jeffrey Epstein

FBI Returns Painting Stolen By Mobsters Over 50 Years Ago to Rightful Owner 

Pentagon Official Debunks MAGA Rumors of a Taylor Swift “Psychological Operation”

Survey Reveals Americans Are Worried About Democracy as 2024 Elections Approach

Democrats Call for Investigation Into Tuberville’s 10-Month Military Hold

Ethics Fines Nancy Mace U.S. Congresswoman
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleFlorida Lawmakers Strike Down DeSantis’ Miami Beach Casino Proposal
Next Article Jack Smith Exposes Trump’s “Frivolous” Defense in New Filing

Related Posts

Entertainment

Heidi Montag’s Wig at AMAs 2025 Sparks Online Criticism: Called ‘World’s Worst’ by Fans

May 30, 2025
Entertainment

Cassie Ventura’s Mom Reportedly Paid Diddy $20K After Threats to Release Private Footage

May 23, 2025
News

Mariska Hargitay Uncovers Shocking Family Secret After 30 Years

May 21, 2025
Latest Posts

Inside the Wedding Drama: Victoria Beckham’s Surprise Action Upset Nicola Peltz on Her Big Day

June 3, 2025

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

June 2, 2025

Heidi Montag’s Wig at AMAs 2025 Sparks Online Criticism: Called ‘World’s Worst’ by Fans

May 30, 2025

JoJo Siwa, Chris Hughes Romance Gossip Debunked with Single-Word Comment

May 29, 2025

All You Need To Know About Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Mega Summer Wedding

May 28, 2025

T.J. Holmes Sparks Marriage Rumors with Revealing Remark About Amy Robach

May 27, 2025

Justin Bieber Tweaks Instagram Post After Revealing Argument Amid Hailey’s Vogue Moment

May 26, 2025

Cassie Ventura’s Mom Reportedly Paid Diddy $20K After Threats to Release Private Footage

May 23, 2025
About
About

We’re a news, entertainment and lifestyle hub that is dedicated to giving you quality insight on the latest lifestyle news, movie and TV news, celebrity news and lots more.

Contact us: [email protected]

MOST POPULAR

Jennifer Rauchet: Inside the Life of Pete Hegseth’s Wife

August 30, 2023

Alina Nikitina: Everything We Know About the Russian Model

October 4, 2023

Amanda Kate Lambert: Meet Nancy Sinatra’s Daughter

August 30, 2023

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox!

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
© 2025 GistFest. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.