Republican Rep. Nancy Mace faced criticism over university funding and allegations of antisemitism during a town hall in her South Carolina district. Mace talked about mistreatment of Jewish college students by campus protesters, which led to some attendees walking out. The conversation also touched on federal funding for colleges, with Mace stating that schools with antisemitism on their campuses should not receive federal funding. Mace has often invited confrontation and has expressed interest in running for governor in 2026.