Nancy Mace Blasts Clemson Over 15-Gender Menu: 'Not on My Watch'

Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is once again wading into the fray over gender identity, this time setting her sights on Clemson University after a student health portal offered a menu listing 15 different gender identities. Mace, known for her outspoken stances on gender and biology, demanded answers from the university, ultimately announcing that Clemson President Jim Clements confirmed the form had been removed from the site.

Mace made her feelings unmistakably clear in a video posted to her social media, calling out options like "genderqueer," "two-spirit," "cis female," and "cis male" as part of "radical, woke, leftist, lunatic ideology." She insisted, "Not on my watch."

After learning about the form—thanks to a viral post rather than the state legislature—Mace didn’t just vent. She reached out directly to President Clements by voicemail and text, pressing for an explanation and stating, "Since there are only two genders, I just had this issue with USC, and I would like to make sure that you guys are following suit."

The infamous dropdown, first highlighted by social media, allowed students to pick from 15 gender identities. However, Clemson clarified that this was not part of their official housing application, but instead came from an external vendor’s health services portal. The menu was optional, has now been removed, and the university is currently consulting with medical professionals to determine what information is actually necessary for student care.

Mace was unequivocal that, in her view, state universities should only recognize male and female if they want to keep state funding. She warned, "If it were me and Clemson University had 15 genders, they would not get a dime in the state of South Carolina." That’s one way to make budget meetings extra interesting.

The congresswoman also took aim at the use of the term "cis," labeling it a slur, and doubled down on her position: "Women are women, men are men."

This isn’t Mace's first foray into gender politics. She previously led efforts to block Rep. Sarah McBride, a transgender lawmaker, from using women’s restrooms on Capitol Hill, framing her actions as a campaign to "protect women’s spaces"—a stance that has drawn both fierce criticism and threats.

"All the violence and threats keep proving our point," Mace wrote on social media, vowing, "Women deserve to be safe. Your threats will not stop my fight for women! Not now, not ever."

Recently, Mace reported being physically accosted on Capitol grounds, resulting in the arrest of an Illinois man. She’s also the first woman to graduate from the Citadel, for those keeping track of trailblazing credentials.

Mace's office did not immediately respond to requests for further comment.