Deborah Freel, executive director of Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S., a sexual assault resource center in Mace’s district, told Mother Jones point-blank that the number “isn’t a hotline" and shouldn't be called one.

Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) made disturbing allegations of sexual abuse against four men from her home state, one of whom is her ex-fiancé. Mace was emotional throughout: She prayed at the start, and paused to take deep breaths a few times.

Rep. Nancy Mace of SC says her victim hotline has been inundated with calls and texts after she accused four men of sex crimes. Victims advocates are worried