Trans Activist Charged for Threatening Rep. Nancy Mace

Samuel Theodore Cain, a 19-year-old transgender activist from Greenville, South Carolina, was arrested after threatening to assassinate U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in explicit social media posts. Cain, who also uses the name Roxie Wolfe, admitted to federal agents that he made the online threats. The U.S. Attorney’s Office declined federal prosecution, so the case is being handled by local authorities, with Cain facing up to five years in prison if convicted. Mace, a Republican known for her opposition to transgender rights and advocacy for restricting transgender women from women's spaces, blamed the 'trans movement' for escalating violence and praised law enforcement's rapid response. She characterized the incident as part of a broader attack on free speech and the rule of law. Mace has reiterated her commitment to her legislative priorities despite the threats.