A heated confrontation unfolded between Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) during a House Oversight Committee meeting on Tuesday.
The clash, centered on civil rights and issues related to transgender policies, quickly escalated into a verbal sparring match that garnered significant attention both in and outside Congress.
The disagreement began when Crockett mocked Mace’s efforts to address concerns about biological men in women’s restrooms and sports.
“I can see that somebody’s [Mace’s] campaign coffers really are struggling right now,” Crockett quipped. “So she’s gonna keep saying trans, trans, trans, so that people will feel threatened.”
Crockett’s remarks were accompanied by a dismissive tone, as she added, “And child, listen.”
The comment sparked an immediate and fiery response from Mace. “I am no child! Do not call me a child!” Mace exclaimed. “I am no child. Don’t even start. I am a grown woman. I am 47 years old.”
The South Carolina congresswoman continued to rebuff Crockett’s remarks, adding, “You will not do that. I am not a child. If you want to take it outside, we can do that.”
The tense exchange prompted Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) to request that Mace’s comments be stricken from the record.
However, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) dismissed the request, characterizing the remark as a suggestion to settle the discussion over “a cup of coffee, or maybe a beer” outside the halls of Congress.
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The confrontation did not end in the committee room.
Both Mace and Crockett took to X (formerly Twitter) to continue their war of words.
Crockett accused Mace of having “threatened to physically fight me,” while Mace countered with the retort, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”
During the hearing, Crockett also dismissed concerns about biological men in women’s locker rooms as a “fantasy” and accused her Republican colleague of wanting “to be dramatic.”
Mace, a survivor of sexual assault, expressed strong disapproval of Crockett’s comments, calling them dismissive of legitimate concerns.
This is not the first time Mace has been involved in contentious interactions.
Last month, Capitol Police arrested a transgender rights advocate who physically assaulted her.
Mace, who sustained minor injuries requiring medical attention, was vocal in her response, stating, “Your tr*ns violence and threats on my life will only make me double down. FAFO.”
The suspect, 33-year-old James McIntyre of Illinois, was charged with assaulting a government official.
Crockett, meanwhile, has gained a reputation for provocative comments.
At a House Oversight Committee hearing earlier this month, she accused Republicans of using minorities to secure congressional seats for white lawmakers.
In a separate instance, she went viral for a racially charged tirade about “the white man.”
Additionally, Crockett faced criticism during a hearing about border issues when she attempted to demean Donald Trump’s incoming border czar, Tom Homan. Homan responded bluntly, saying, “I don’t know who this lady is. Apparently, she’s not real smart.”
The fiery exchanges between Mace and Crockett highlight the growing tensions in Congress over contentious social and political issues.
With both lawmakers unyielding in their positions, this incident serves as a stark example of the increasingly polarized environment in Washington.
