Public statements or media reports

Trans Activist James McIntyre Arrested for Alleged Assault on Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol

Dec 11, 2024, 01:52 PM

U.S. Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) was reportedly assaulted by James McIntyre, a 33-year-old transgender rights activist from Cook County, Illinois, at the U.S. Capitol. The incident occurred on Tuesday night inside the Rayburn House Office Building. McIntyre, who allegedly shouted about 'trans youth' during the attack, was arrested by Capitol Police. Mace has stated that she was 'physically accosted' over her stance on protecting women's single-sex spaces, and she now requires a wrist brace due to the injuries sustained. The assault has been linked to her recent introduction of a resolution to ban transgender women from using female restrooms in federal buildings. Multiple witnesses have provided conflicting accounts of the event, with some suggesting that McIntyre merely shook hands with Mace at a foster youth event, questioning the severity of the interaction.