Transgender Rights Activist James McIntyre Assaults Rep. Nancy Mace, Causing Minor Injuries

Dec 11, 2024, 01:05 PM

U.S. Representative Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) was assaulted on Capitol grounds by James McIntyre, a 33-year-old transgender rights activist from Cook County, Illinois. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Tuesday in the Rayburn House Office Building, resulting in minor injuries to Mace's arm and wrist, necessitating a wrist brace. Capitol Police arrested McIntyre following the altercation. Mace has been vocal about protecting women's spaces, which has reportedly led to threats from trans and queer activists. The suspect was charged with assaulting a member of Congress.