U.S. Capitol Police said Tuesday that they arrested a person accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.
The suspect, identified as James McIntyre, 33, of Illinois, faces a charge of assaulting a government official.
Mace said Tuesday night on X that she was "physically accosted at the Capitol tonight" by someone who she said was a defender of transgender rights.
Reached for comment, Capitol Police did not provide details about the suspect and did not respond to questions about whether or not the suspect was an advocate of transgender rights.
Last week, protesters opposed to Mace's measure staged a protest outside a House office building.
Persons:
Nancy Mace, James McIntyre, Mace, ” McIntyre, ”, Sarah McBride’s
Organizations:
Capitol Police
Locations:
Illinois, Rayburn