Trans Activist Who Threatened To Murder Congresswoman Nancy Mace Arrested By SLED Today

(Charleston, S.C., May 15, 2025) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace today announced Samuel Theodore Cain, a self identified trans person, has been arrested for threatening to murder Congresswoman Mace. Cain, from the Greenville, South Carolina area goes by “Roxie.” 

On April 26th, Cain posted publicly on X: “I’M GOING TO ASSASSINATE REPRESENTATIVE NANCY MACE WITH A GUN AND I’M BEING 100% DEAD ASS.”

Thanks to the fast, professional work of South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the U.S. Capitol Police, Cain has been arrested. 

“The trans movement is fueling violence,” said Congresswoman Mace.“Capitol Police and SLED moved fast on this death threat, and they should. No one should face murder threats for calling out radical gender ideology. This isn’t just about me. It’s an attack on free speech, rule of law, and anyone brave enough to speak the truth about biology.”

“We won’t back down. We won’t stop fighting to protect women and kids,” Mace added. “I am deeply grateful for the US Capitol Police and SLED for keeping me, my family and my employees safe.”

Cain is the first trans activist in the country to be charged with threatening Congresswoman Mace’s life, despite repeated, daily threats from trans people or trans supporters, particularly since she started drafting bills to protect women and girls in sports and private spaces.

Cain is charged with “Threatening the life of public official” and is currently at the Greenville County Detention Center. He was arrested and charged today. Warrant: 2025A2330204484. The arresting agency was SLED. 

In South Carolina, threatening the life of a public official is a felony offense under Section 16-3-1040 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. A conviction can result in a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.

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