(ProsperNews.net) – Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) was reportedly assaulted on Capitol grounds Tuesday evening, leading to the arrest of James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident. The incident occurred in the Rayburn House Office Building and was swiftly handled by the U.S. Capitol Police. Authorities confirmed that McIntyre was arrested and charged with assaulting a government official.
According to initial reports, Mace alerted Capitol Police after the attack, prompting their immediate intervention. While details of the physical altercation remain limited, Mace later attributed the incident to her outspoken advocacy on women’s safety and transgender issues. Taking to Twitter, Mace said, “All the violence and threats keep proving our point. Women deserve to be safe. Your threats will not stop my fight for women!”
Mace has been a prominent voice on issues related to gender and public safety, particularly her opposition to allowing transgender individuals to use bathrooms that do not correspond to their biological sex. She recently introduced H.R. 1579, a resolution that would require House members, officers, and employees to use facilities aligned with their biological sex while in the Capitol. Her position has drawn both support and criticism, with heightened tensions surrounding her efforts to restrict Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), a transgender woman, from accessing women’s restrooms in the Capitol.
The U.S. Capitol Police confirmed McIntyre’s arrest, stating that he is currently in custody awaiting arraignment. While the motive remains under investigation, the incident underscores the increasingly volatile climate surrounding contentious policy debates in Congress.
Despite the assault, Mace reaffirmed her commitment to her legislative priorities, stating, “We need to stand firm for the safety of women and girls everywhere.” The incident has reignited discussions about security for members of Congress, especially those facing heightened public scrutiny for their positions on divisive issues.
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