Nancy Mace uses controversial term during House hearing on restroom policy

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) used the term "tranny" multiple times during a House Oversight Committee hearing. This occurred while she advocated for a resolution to restrict female restrooms to biological women, following the election of Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender woman in Congress. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) criticized Mace for her language, stating it is a slur in the LGBT community. Mace defended her stance, linking her advocacy to her personal experiences and expressing opposition to transgender women in women's sports and facilities. On the same day, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at keeping transgender athletes out of female sports leagues. Activist Riley Gaines attended the event, celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day.