Rep. Pramila Jayapal responded on X to a post by South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace stating that every Muslim holding public office in America is a “Trojan horse” and a threat to national security. Jayapal called the remarks “disgusting and dangerous” and “blatant Islamophobia,” urging Republicans to denounce them while affirming support for Muslim communities. The exchange has drawn widespread attention online, with numerous users agreeing with Mace’s statement.
In the original post, Mace wrote: “Every single Muslim holding public office in America is a Trojan horse, and a threat to both national security and our republic. We refuse to be silent.” Jayapal replied: “This is absolutely disgusting and dangerous. Republicans must denounce this blatant Islamophobia. To Muslim communities across America: I will always stand with you.”
Mace later quoted Jayapal’s post and stated: “She’s right. I don’t want to get stabbed or blown up by a suicide bomber – nor do I want to hear the call to prayer five times a day in the United States of America. Total Islamaphobe here.” The statements appear as written posts on the platform; the available material does not include additional footage or context beyond the text shared.
How X Users Are Responding to the Jayapal-Mace Exchange
Several users agreed with Mace’s position, writing “She’s right,” “Mace is right,” “Everything Nancy Mace said is 100% true,” and “Rep. Nancy Mace is 100% right, and NO we aren’t Islamophobic. We aren’t scared of Muslims. Muslims are scared of us. You should count your lucky stars that our laws are protecting Muslims in this country.”
Others focused on rejecting the term used by Jayapal, with comments including “It’s not Islamophobia when they come right out and say they want to kill you” and “There is no such thing as “Islamophobia”. We’re Americans and have a right to protect ourselves from SAVAGE SQUATTERS IN OUR COUNTRY”
A smaller number offered more measured views, such as “Mace’s generalization may go a bit too far, but only by a bit.”
The exchange continues to generate discussion on the platform as users respond to the statements from both representatives. It remains part of a broader online conversation surrounding the original remarks.
