In a dramatic and emotional moment during a congressional hearing, U.S. Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina shared a photo she says shows her own naked silhouette, taken without her permission inside Congress. She used the image to highlight growing concerns about privacy violations and secret recordings.
The moment took place during a House subcommittee meeting on cybersecurity, information technology, and privacy. Mace, who has been outspoken about personal violations, said the image was part of a disturbing pattern of behavior by her ex-fiancé, Patrick Bryant.
Mace Claims Her Ex Secretly Filmed Her and Other Women
Holding up an enlarged version of the screengrab with a yellow circle around a body outline, Mace told the committee that this was an example of the private moments her ex allegedly recorded without consent. She said that Bryant had taken several photos and videos of her in private, without her knowing.
She didn’t stop there. Mace also displayed photos of two other women, claiming that they too had been recorded secretly by Bryant. She accused him of violating their privacy in the same way.
Serious Allegations of Abuse
Mace’s accusations go far beyond illegal recordings. She alleged that Bryant and several other individuals were involved in sexually assaulting women over the years. These claims were first made public in February but were repeated during the congressional hearing on Tuesday.
Mace said Bryant has now filed a lawsuit against her in response to the accusations, but she stood her ground and stated clearly, “Bring it on.” She insisted that she would not be silenced or intimidated, especially when it comes to protecting women’s rights and privacy.
Bryant Denies All Allegations
Patrick Bryant released a public statement on Tuesday strongly denying all accusations made by Mace. He called her claims “malicious” and accused her of using her position in Congress to make accusations under legal protection.
He argued that if her claims were true and supported by real evidence, she would have made them publicly outside of Congress and pursued legal action in court. Bryant says he will take all necessary steps to defend his reputation and prove his innocence.
Political Tensions and Legal Battle Ahead
This case adds to the growing discussion about digital privacy, the misuse of cameras, and the abuse of trust in relationships. Mace’s decision to bring this into a public congressional setting has sparked both support and criticism.
Her actions have also raised questions about the boundaries of congressional speech and legal immunity — and how lawmakers use their platform to address personal matters that may overlap with public interest.