U.S. Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) reported Tuesday evening that she was physically assaulted by an individual described as a pro-transgender activist. The incident, which occurred on Capitol Hill, has led to an arrest and renewed attention on Mace’s outspoken stance against gender ideology.
Mace, who has been a vocal critic of policies allowing transgender individuals to use facilities aligning with their gender identity, revealed the attack on X (formerly Twitter).
“I was physically accosted at the Capitol tonight by a pro-trans man. One new brace for my wrist and some ice for my arm and it’ll heal just fine,” Mace wrote. She confirmed that the suspect had been arrested and added defiantly, “Your trans violence and threats on my life will only make me double down. FAFO [f**k around and find out].”
The altercation occurred shortly before 6 p.m. in the Rayburn House Office Building, according to the U.S. Capitol Police. Authorities identified the suspect as James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident.
McIntyre reportedly entered the building after passing through standard security screening. Capitol Police stated that McIntyre assaulted Mace in what they described as a targeted attack. Following the incident, he was interviewed by the department’s Threat Assessment Section and taken into custody.
McIntyre now faces charges related to the assault on Mace, a sitting government official.
The attack follows heightened tensions surrounding Mace’s proposed legislation aimed at barring transgender individuals from using bathrooms or locker rooms inconsistent with their biological sex within the Capitol.
Mace introduced the bill last month, emphasizing her concerns about safety and privacy in women’s facilities. The legislation prohibits “members, officers, and employees of the House from using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex.”
In defending her position, Mace pointed to her experiences as a survivor of sexual assault. “I’m a survivor of rape, I’m a survivor of sexual abuse, and I’m not going to allow any man in any female private space. End of story,” she said during a recent interview.
Critics of the bill, particularly Democratic lawmakers, have accused Mace of targeting transgender individuals and fostering discriminatory rhetoric. Some have also suggested that her legislation is a direct attack on Rep.-Elect Sarah McBride (D-DE), the first openly transgender member of Congress.
Mace has denied these claims, asserting that her stance is rooted in protecting women’s safety and privacy.
Since introducing her legislation, Mace has faced a barrage of death threats, which she has publicly shared to highlight the risks she has encountered. In a recent appearance on Fox News, she expressed dismay at the hostility she has received.
“It’s sad and surprising that in 2024 I have to go on TV and on social media to explain to the radical left that men shouldn’t be allowed in women’s restrooms,” she said. “Women shouldn’t be forced to undress in front of men.”
The physical assault marks a troubling escalation in the backlash against Mace, who has remained resolute in her advocacy. “The insanity, the radical left, are willing to kill women over a man’s right to be in a women’s restroom,” she stated.
Despite her injuries—a brace for her wrist and bruising on her arm—Mace remains unshaken. Her fiery response on social media conveyed her determination to continue her legislative efforts and stand firm against what she describes as radical extremism.
Her post concluded with the hashtag “#HoldTheLine,” signaling her refusal to back down in the face of threats or violence.
I was physically accosted at the Capitol tonight by a pro-tr*ns man. One new brace for my wrist and some ice for my arm and it’ll heal just fine.
The Capitol police arrested the guy.
Your tr*ns violence and threats on my life will only make me double down. FAFO. #HoldTheLine
— Nancy Mace (@NancyMace) December 11, 2024
The incident involving Mace has reignited debates over gender identity, public safety, and free speech. Supporters of Mace argue that her experience highlights the risks faced by women who advocate for policies countering progressive gender ideology.
Critics, however, contend that framing such incidents as representative of an entire community is harmful and inflammatory. Advocacy groups have cautioned against using isolated events to vilify marginalized groups, calling for measured discourse on contentious issues
As investigations into the assault continue, Mace’s proposed legislation is expected to face fierce opposition in Congress. However, the congresswoman has made it clear that she will not be deterred, even in the wake of personal attacks.
Rep. Mace: Keep up the good work. I enjoy crossdressing, but have no intention whatever to invade a woman’s space.
Senator McConnell fell on his face a long time ago. It just took years to show up.
what a world we now have, people can’t make it as what they were born as, so they want to play and pretend to be a girl. They need to be locked up or put on a deserted island with their own kind, and fulfil your sick life. I can’t believe other people think it’s alright. They want them to be in the military, what a joke, I could never handle being around these sickos, how do you make up your mind where the biggest threat is? I am glad I was military 70 years ago when this crap was never heard about.
old marine, thank you for your service and God bless you and yours!
My now additional comment is to your point!
Is this POS FREAK James McIntyre deranged and dangerous criminal going to get the same treatment that all the J6 legitimately and legally protesting attendees got for just being there with now no DUE PROCESS rotting in the DC Gulag, I’d like to get Pilosi’s response as it was her who arranged the J6 Entrapment of thousands of Patriotic Fellow Americans that she the out of control power crazed Treasonous Wicked Woman FRAUD public servant that carried out such Sedition to control the 2020 Election results???
The out of control Leftists and Communists in this Nation need to start being sent to prison for a long time for their criminal acts immediately!
This evil minded maniac went into the Capital with premeditation; obviously to assault and injure possibly even worse, a government official all because he “demands to be allowed in the girls restrooms to carry on his perversion!”
It’s all perversion and anti-Christ! God has no use for such diabolical twisted thinking or behavior and these are part of those that are attacking all that is good and just! It’s evil!
More people better pray and seek “God’s will” rather than trying to “placate and prop up the devious” among us to be so as that Fraud Obama said, it’s about inclusion and equity to fundamentally change America, which is just a front for “accepting what is Wrong!” There is absolutely “Right and Wrong” and “anyone with a conscience knows the difference!”
Too many people have gone from being “liberal and so open-minded to the point where their brain rolls out of their head!”
are you kidding me? This from the group that never wastes ANY chance to use any and all firearms incidents to demonize every law-abiding owner of any firearm. Go lay down by your dish…no one yanked your chain…yet.