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Nancy Mace and Jasmine Crockett Clash Over Transgender Rights in Heated House Hearing

A dispute over transgender rights escalated when Rep. Nancy Mace challenged Rep. Jasmine Crockett to 'take it outside' following a contentious exchange.

  • The confrontation occurred during a House Oversight Committee hearing where Rep. Jasmine Crockett proposed reinstating a subcommittee on civil rights and civil liberties.
  • Rep. Crockett criticized Rep. Nancy Mace for focusing on anti-transgender rhetoric, suggesting it was a fundraising tactic, prompting Mace to angrily respond.
  • Mace, offended by Crockett's use of the term 'child,' interrupted and suggested taking the discussion 'outside,' leading to calls for order from the committee chair.
  • The exchange drew attention to Mace's controversial stance on transgender issues, including her support for banning transgender women from female bathrooms in the Capitol.
  • Both lawmakers continued their dispute on social media, with Crockett accusing Mace of threatening violence and Mace denying any intent to incite harm.
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