Ex-Staffers Say Rep. Mace Made Aides Clean Her Airbnbs, Fetch Alcohol, Former Report Claims
Rep. Nancy Mace’s leadership has again drawn scrutiny after former staffers told New York Magazine they were asked to perform personal tasks for her, including cleaning Airbnbs she rented and fetching alcohol late at night. Allegations from multiple anonymous aides paint a picture of an unusual workplace dynamic that has fueled turnover and internal tension.
The claims released in the published profile raise questions about her use of staff time and responsibilities, especially since House rules prohibit using taxpayer-funded resources for purely personal benefit. While none of the staffers provided documentation, their accounts describe a pattern of being tasked with cleaning private properties Ms. Mace rented out rather than hiring outside help.
According to the magazine’s reporting, former aides said they were told to “spiff up” rental homes and other spaces, and that they sometimes were asked to bring bottles of liquor to her residence after hours. These requests were described as part of the workplace culture in her office, though exact timing and context were not detailed in the article.
Mace’s communications director responded to questions about the reporting by dismissing the allegations as “defamatory bullshit,” saying they are not worthy of a substantive response. That statement is the only on-the-record pushback tied to the specific staff claims at this time.
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If true, the use of congressional staff for personal errands could be viewed as a misuse of resources, something House ethics rules are designed to prevent. So far, no official ethics complaint has been filed linked to these specific claims, and Mace has not been publicly accused of violating official reimbursement or staffing rules in this context.
The broader narrative around Mace’s office has included high turnover and reported internal frustration, which makes these allegations more politically sensitive. Observers will be watching whether additional former aides come forward with corroboration or if an ethics inquiry expands based on these reports.
What happens next will depend on whether independent evidence surfaces to substantiate the staffers’ accounts and whether House ethics authorities decide to examine the claims further.
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