A female member of Congress revealed she was physically attacked Tuesday on Capitol grounds.
The incident unfolded amid Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-SC) ongoing efforts to champion legislation protecting women’s spaces from intrusion by biological males—a stance that has sparked both praise and controversy.
“I was physically accosted tonight on Capitol grounds over my fight to protect women,” Mace announced in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Capitol police have arrested him.”
The U.S. Capitol Police confirmed the arrest, identifying the suspect as 33-year-old James McIntyre of Illinois.
McIntyre faces charges of assaulting a government official, a serious offense highlighting the dangers lawmakers face while carrying out their duties.
According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 p.m. inside the Rayburn House Office Building, a key hub for congressional activity.
Officers from the House Division, along with agents from the Threat Assessment Section, quickly tracked down McIntyre, who had entered the building after passing through standard security screenings.
Though the Capitol Police statement did not name Mace explicitly, the lawmaker’s public disclosure of the assault has brought renewed attention to her legislative efforts, particularly her controversial bill seeking to ban transgender women from using women’s restrooms on Capitol Hill.
Mace has defended the bill as a necessary measure to ensure the safety and privacy of women, arguing that it is a commonsense approach grounded in protecting biological realities.
“All the violence and threats keep proving our point,” Mace stated emphatically. “Women deserve to be safe. Your threats will not stop my fight for women!”
Mace has faced fierce backlash from LGBTQ advocates, who view her legislation as discriminatory.
Nevertheless, the congresswoman remains resolute, framing her position as a stand against the erosion of women’s rights and safety in increasingly polarized times.
As the public discourse intensifies, many are questioning whether the left’s rhetoric, which often paints conservative figures like Mace as bigoted, contributes to the climate of hostility and violence.
Whatever the penalty is, it will not be enough.
Yes, her legislation discriminates. Against idjits, a highly protected class.
Maybe next time tell us what he did. Did he punch her in the face, knock her unconscious, or just gab her arm?