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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) heads for a House Republican caucus meeting in the basement of the U.S. Capitol on December 20, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • 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.