Rep. Nancy Mace Defends Trump Support in Contentious Interview

Mace criticizes ABC's Stephanopoulos for misrepresenting Trump's legal liabilities, sparking debate over media accuracy and survivor endorsements.

Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, a rape survivor, defended her support for Donald Trump, who has been found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, in a heated interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos.
Stephanopoulos faced criticism for repeatedly stating Trump was found 'liable for rape' during the interview, a claim contested by legal experts and clarified as 'sexual abuse' by a federal jury.
Mace accused Stephanopoulos of trying to shame her as a rape victim and criticized E. Jean Carroll for trivializing sexual assault, while Carroll expressed support for all survivors.
Fox News and other legal analysts highlighted the distinction between being found liable for 'rape' and 'sexual abuse,' emphasizing the jury's decision and the judge's interpretation.
The controversy has sparked debate over the accuracy of media reporting and the implications of political endorsements by survivors of sexual assault.