Rep. Nancy Mace Deflects Accusations Against Trump in Tense On-Air Exchange

During a recent televised exchange with George Stephanopoulos, Rep. Nancy Mace was questioned about her endorsement of former President Donald Trump, despite a civil judgment finding him liable for the sexual assault of writer E. Jean Carroll.

Mace's Personal Experience

Mace, herself a victim of sexual assault, refused to engage with the question, citing her own experiences and accusing Stephanopoulos of attempting to shame her. She emphasized the shame that often accompanies such experiences and expressed her refusal to be questioned in a way that could bring shame to another potential victim.

Defense and Accusations

Stephanopoulos defended his question by highlighting Mace's endorsement of a candidate found liable for sexual assault and defamation. Throughout the interview, Mace stuck to accusing the ABC host of “shaming” her and insisting that the legal judgments against Trump do not hold weight because they were not in criminal court.

Shift in Endorsement

Mace's defense of Trump contrasts with her previous comments following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, in which she stated that Trump should not hold office again and needed to be held accountable for the insurrection. Despite this, Mace claimed that voters have already held Trump accountable during the GOP primaries and have moved on from the events of Jan. 6.

Intensifying Hostility

As the conversation grew increasingly hostile, Mace accused Stephanopoulos of shaming women who've been raped, ultimately leading to the abrupt end of the interview.

Subsequent Social Media Response

Following the on-air exchange, Mace took to social media to attack Stephanopoulos for his line of questioning, still avoiding the original question about her endorsement of someone found liable for sexual assault.