Capitol Police arrest activist accused of attacking Nancy Mace, as witnesses dispute allegation

Category: Politics

James McIntyre, 33, was arrested for allegedly assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace on Capitol Hill. Mace claimed she was physically accosted by McIntyre, who was advocating for trans rights. Witnesses from McIntyre's advocacy group disputed Mace's account, stating the encounter was not aggressive. Mace, who has faced backlash for her anti-trans bathroom bill, characterized the incident as indicative of dangers posed by transgender individuals, despite research indicating that transgender people are more often victims of violence.

Keywords: Nancy Mace, James McIntyre, transgender rights

Source: MSNBC

Update At: 12/13/2024

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