Lawler rips Mace over ‘grotesque’ Graham succession post
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
A political controversy erupted within Republican ranks following Senator Lindsey Graham's death, as Rep. Nancy Mace faced sharp criticism from her GOP colleague Mike Lawler for announcing her candidacy to fill the vacant South Carolina Senate seat. Lawler condemned Mace's timing and approach as inappropriate, describing her promotional post as disrespectful given the circumstances surrounding Graham's passing. The incident highlights internal party tensions during a sensitive moment.
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Lawler rips Mace over ‘grotesque’ Graham succession post
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Sunday ripped into Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) over what he called a “grotesque” post about running to succeed Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died Saturday …
