Nancy Mace Reacts to Report She Drinks Alcohol and Uses Weed 'Excessively'
Summary
Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina denied claims from a magazine article that she excessively drank alcohol and used marijuana. The article cited former staffers who described late-night liquor requests and blurred work boundaries. Mace responded by saying she has hemochromatosis, a condition worsened by alcohol, and questioned the truthfulness of the allegations.Key Facts
- Nancy Mace, a U.S. Representative, denied allegations of excessive drinking and marijuana use.
- A New York Magazine article cited former staffers making these claims about Mace.
- Mace has a genetic condition called hemochromatosis, which means her body absorbs too much iron.
- Alcohol can worsen hemochromatosis, leading Mace to avoid drinking.
- Mace is facing an ethics review, but it is not confirmed if she violated any rules.
- The House Ethics Committee extended the review of Mace based on a December referral.
- Mace's director of operations called the allegations "ridiculous" and suggested legal action against the authors.
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