Congresswoman Nancy Mace Scolds Male Tourist for Daring to Ask Her for Directions

A South Carolina congresswoman sparked controversy this week after an encounter with a tourist in Washington, D.C.

Representative Nancy Mace, known for her outspoken stance on various issues, found herself at the center of what she described as a "life or death" situation involving a man asking for directions to the Washington Monument.

The man, later identified as Greg Thompson, a 42-year-old father of three from Ohio, was on his first family vacation to the nation’s capital.

Thompson approached Mace outside the Capitol, seeking guidance to one of D.C.’s most prominent landmarks. According to witnesses, Mace responded sharply, questioning why a grown man would need to ask for directions.

“Men have no business questioning women like that,” Mace allegedly told our reporters, labeling Thompson’s inquiry as “suspicious, misogynistic behavior.”

She later doubled down in a statement, asserting that the Washington Monument’s location is common knowledge. “It’s a giant obelisk in the middle of the city. If you don’t know where it is, you’re either not paying attention or up to something,” Mace said.

Thompson, a mechanic with no prior visits to D.C., expressed confusion over the congresswoman’s reaction. He explained that he was simply trying to navigate the city with his wife and children.

“I saw someone who looked official, so I asked. I didn’t expect a lecture about how my masculinity is a thread and that I shouldn’t be asking women questions,” Thompson said.

Mace’s comments have ignited debate on social media, with some praising her for standing her ground, while others criticized her for misreading an innocent request.

The congresswoman has since framed the incident as a matter of personal safety, emphasizing that public figures must remain vigilant. Thompson, meanwhile, has vowed to rely solely on his phone’s GPS for the remainder of his trip.

“I’ve learned my lesson. No more asking women anything,” he said.

Local tour guides noted that the Washington Monument, while iconic, can be disorienting for first-time visitors due to the city’s sprawling design. Mace, however, remains unapologetic, urging visitors to “do their homework” before arriving in the capital.

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