Overview

• The South Carolina congresswoman, now running for governor in 2026, was slated to speak at a Moms for Liberty Horry County meeting at Forward Church on Aug. 21.
• The event was advertised for more than 100 attendees, but at the 4 p.m. start time only eight people were in the room, not counting press or security.
• Her team canceled the planned remarks, and she instead took questions from reporters before meeting individually with attendees.
• Earlier in the week, her campaign circulated internal polling showing her leading the GOP field, figures that Donald Trump later shared on Truth Social.
• The low-turnout episode adds to a rollout that has featured tightly controlled events and pushback over access, according to local and national reporting.