Trump Endorses for South Carolina Governor

In between his Iran determination making and torching the courts for their ruling against him on the Trump-Kennedy Center on Friday, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to issue a string of endorsements in key Republican major races. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) shouldn’t be working for reelection to Congress because she put her hat in early to run for governor of South Carolina. In 2024, Mace endorsed Donald Trump, and labored onerous to stump for Trump-Vance in the hopes of getting his coveted endorsement when she mounted her gubernatorial bid.

But that was then, and this is now. As Trump is wont to do, he bucked the traditional knowledge and has endorsed current SC Lt. Governor Pam Evette (R) instead.  

Highly Respected and very fashionable Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, Pam Evette, is an America First Patriot who has been with me from the very starting. She never wavered, never let me down, and was the only South Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate to Endorse me as soon as I… pic.twitter.com/75w4e9eXNc

— Commentary Donald J Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) May 29, 2026

Highly Respected and very fashionable Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, Pam Evette, is an America First Patriot who has been with me from the very starting. She never wavered, never let me down, and was the only South Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate to Endorse me as soon as I launched my 2024 Presidential Campaign. She crisscrossed South Carolina and other States for me, and I said, at the time, that this is actually one thing which I can not overlook! Now Pam is working to be the next Governor of South Carolina, a place I like and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024, getting the Highest Vote, BY FAR, in the State’s History. A profitable Entrepreneur, Businesswoman, and Civic Leader, prior to turning into a distinguished Lieutenant Governor, and working with my buddy, and GREAT Governor, Henry McMaster, Pam has confirmed she has the Courage and Wisdom to ship strong outcomes for the people of her great State, and our Nation. As your next Governor, Pam will combat onerous to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, Safeguard our Elections, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Pam Evette is a good buddy, fighter, and WINNER, and will probably be a terrific Governor of South Carolina. Pam has my Complete and Total Endorsement — SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! A BIG added plus for Pam is that, I hear, Henry McMaster, Jr., the good and very competent son of Henry and Peggy, will probably be working with her as the next Lieutenant Governor. I LOVE SOUTH CAROLINA! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Evette graciously accepted the endorsement, prominently inserting Trump’s Truth on her marketing campaign web site and social media.

I’m deeply honored to obtain President @actualDonaldTrump’s Complete and Total Endorsement for Governor of South Carolina.

Thank you, Mr. President! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/iMGUkvhLof

— Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (@PamelaEvette) May 29, 2026

Thank you President @actualDonaldTrump. Your stroll down that golden escalator is what propelled me into politics. You confirmed what a businessperson can do to make America Great Again. I’m extremely grateful for your help and will never allow you to down. pic.twitter.com/dljA5w9vCV

— Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (@PamelaEvette) May 29, 2026

If Nancy Mace’s social media posts are any indication, she was apparently blindsided. On Friday, around 9:00 AM, with whispers of the Trump endorsement of Evette on the wind, Mace posted this screed.

Pamela Evette is NOT ENDORSED BY DONALD TRUMP. She’s LYING.

— Nancy Mace (@NancyMace) May 29, 2026

Only to discover herself at the end of the day having her post confirmed flawed by Community Notes, and Trump himself.

After the loss of Trump’s endorsement, Mace issued this assertion on X, pointing to her demanding transparency on the Epstein Files as the rationale why she didn’t obtain it.

US Rep. Nancy Mace points assertion after Trump endorses Evette for SC Governor, writing in half that she knew “I put the likelihood of an endorsement on the line when I demanded transparency on the Epstein files. …
If this is the price of an endorsement, I will never pay it.” pic.twitter.com/izeD5WX6GQ

— Caitlin Byrd (@MaryCaitlinByrd) May 29, 2026

It appears the first battle has already turned into a catfight, and we’ll in all probability see more fur fly as the June 9 South Carolina election date approaches. However, if you thought Nancy Mace performed ugly, apparently Evette has no compunction in baring her claws. Her advert is below.

Hey Nancy, perhaps you should not have knifed the President so many occasions for your own gain. https://t.co/SAmEF6lAbS pic.twitter.com/OgHw3lWJNW

— Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (@PamelaEvette) May 29, 2026

Get your popcorn prepared.

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