Rep. Nancy Mace Faces Backlash for Repeated Use of Anti-Trans Slur During House Hearing

The South Carolina congresswoman's remarks sparked a heated exchange over decorum and LGBTQ+ rights in a contentious committee session.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) repeatedly used a slur for transgender people during a House Oversight Committee hearing on government efficiency, prompting criticism from Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA).
The hearing, which addressed USAID funding, turned contentious after Mace questioned spending on transgender-led organizations in Guatemala, using the slur multiple times despite objections.
Mace defended her remarks, stating she would not be 'counseled by a man' on issues related to transgender rights, while Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) expressed unfamiliarity with LGBTQ+ terminology.
The incident highlights Mace's ongoing legislative efforts to restrict transgender individuals' access to gender-aligned spaces in federal buildings and her broader anti-transgender rhetoric.
The exchange occurred on the same day President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender women from participating in women’s sports, further fueling national debates on transgender rights.