Nancy Mace's Assault Claim Faces Scrutiny After Witness Accounts Differ

The South Carolina congresswoman alleges she was assaulted at a Capitol event, but witnesses describe the interaction as a handshake advocating for transgender foster youth.

Rep. Nancy Mace claimed she was 'physically accosted' by James McIntyre, a foster care advocate, at a Capitol event, resulting in his arrest for assaulting a government official.
Witnesses at the event, including foster care advocates, stated that McIntyre merely shook Mace's hand and asked for her support for transgender foster youth, describing the interaction as non-aggressive.
A police report detailed Mace's account of an 'aggressive' handshake that caused her wrist and arm pain, though witnesses disputed this characterization.
Mace has used the incident to highlight her opposition to transgender rights, linking it to her recent efforts to restrict Capitol facilities based on biological sex.
Critics, including attendees and LGBTQ+ advocates, argue the arrest sends a chilling message to those advocating for marginalized groups in Congress.