Nancy Mace Reacts Sharply to Trans Activist's Arrest Over Alleged Threat to 'Assassinate' Her

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace responded with a pointed remark after the arrest of Samuel Theodore Cain, also known online as "Roxie Wolfe," a 19-year-old trans-identifying activist accused of making repeated death threats against her. Cain was apprehended by the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) following months of alleged online threats and is reportedly the first known trans activist in the country arrested for threatening a sitting member of Congress.

A judge in Greenville County denied Cain’s bond on Friday, describing Cain as a “credible threat.” During the hearing, Rep. Mace delivered a victim impact statement, emphasizing the danger and fear she and her family have endured over several months.

In an exclusive interview, Mace did not mince words. She described the constant state of alert she and her team live under, stating: “Trans activists have been threatening to kill me every day for over six months, ever since I started filing bills to protect women’s spaces.” Mace criticized what she called a lack of response from Democrats, arguing that threats against public officials undermine democracy itself.

Key points from the ongoing situation include:

• Cain allegedly shared graphic and violent messages about harming Mace and her children, both online and in voicemails.
• Mace claims law enforcement and the public were made aware of these threats for months prior to the arrest.
• The Fox News Digital interview highlights Mace’s concerns about rising politically motivated violence, which she says is being ignored by the left.

Investigative journalist Andy Ngo reported that Cain had a history of making online threats and expressing support for far-left causes. After the FBI contacted Cain about his posts, Cain allegedly admitted to the threats, claiming they were not meant to be taken literally.

Mace has used the incident to underscore her legislative efforts aimed at protecting women’s spaces, reiterating that, “This matters more than ever. We have to protect women. Real men protect women. Real men don’t threaten them. But we can’t do this alone.” She called for greater accountability and courage among lawmakers to combat the normalization of political violence.

The Congresswoman also drew attention to Section 230—the federal law shielding internet platforms from liability for content posted by third parties. Mace argued that the law allows threats and harassment to proliferate unchecked online, calling for reforms that would hold tech companies accountable.

Critics on the left have accused Mace of “punching down” by making her case so public, but she rebuffed those claims, saying, “Only Democrats blame the victim... There’s a total double standard. Not one Democrat colleague of mine has spoken out since the arrest. Not one.”

Addressing other lawmakers, especially women who may be hesitant to speak out about gender and safety issues, Mace concluded: “Violence against women should always be taken seriously. We should believe women. We should protect them. And we should prosecute the people who want to hurt them.”

As the legal process continues, the case has sparked renewed debate over political rhetoric, online accountability, and the responsibilities of public officials to call out threats and violence, regardless of political affiliation.