Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Jasmine Crockett engaged in a heated exchange during a House hearing on civil rights and transgender rights. The argument escalated with Mace challenging Crockett by suggesting they take it outside. The discussion stemmed from Mace’s rhetoric about transgender people, with Crockett calling for a subcommittee on civil rights and criticizing Mace’s focus on transgender issues. Despite attempts to intervene, the confrontation continued. Ultimately, committee chair James Comer ruled that Mace’s comment was not a call to violence, suggesting she may have meant to have a friendly conversation outside.
Mace and Crockett took to social media to share their perspectives on the incident. Mace clarified that her suggestion to go outside was not meant as a threat, but rather to have a more constructive conversation. Crockett described feeling threatened by Mace’s words and criticized her as an attention seeker. This confrontation is not the first of its kind in the House Oversight Committee room, as a previous meeting had also devolved into chaos with personal insults exchanged.
Mace has been known for her stance on transgender issues, even introducing a measure banning transgender women from female bathrooms on Capitol Hill. Her actions have targeted the first openly transgender member of Congress, Rep. Sarah McBride. Despite the ongoing controversy, Mace remains steadfast in her beliefs and continues to advocate for her position on transgender rights.
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