Clash During Committee Meeting
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) engaged in a heated debate over transgender rights during a meeting, leading to Mace challenging Crockett to "take it outside."
The confrontation arose after Crockett criticized Mace's anti-transgender remarks, suggesting they were aimed at boosting Mace's campaign funds, to which Mace vehemently objected, insisting she is "no child" and a "grown woman."
Responses and Context
Following the altercation, both representatives took to social media to clarify their positions, with Mace denying any intention of physical violence and emphasizing her stance on women's rights, while Crockett and other Democrats viewed Mace's remark as a threat.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of a House vote to ban transgender athletes from women's sports at federally funded institutions, highlighting the broader national debate over transgender rights and civil liberties.