Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina has spoken out strongly against her colleague, Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey, after McIver was charged with assaulting law enforcement officers. This incident occurred outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility, where McIver and several other Democratic lawmakers attempted to enter the building.
Mace described the situation, claiming that McIver physically confronted ICE agents in an effort to gain access to the facility. She characterized the actions of McIver and her fellow Democrats as a serious breach of conduct, contrasting it with previous visits by other members of Congress, which she said were conducted peacefully and professionally.
Mace expressed her belief that McIver should face severe consequences for her actions, advocating for her expulsion from Congress. She pointed out that Democrats had previously set a precedent for expulsion without a conviction, suggesting that McIver’s behavior warranted similar treatment. Mace emphasized the need for accountability, arguing that such actions should not go unpunished.
Mace further criticized what she sees as a broader "culture of violence" on the left, linking it to various protests and movements. She noted that many individuals involved in protests, including those associated with Black Lives Matter and Antifa, have not faced the same level of accountability for their actions.
The incident has sparked a heated debate about the conduct of lawmakers and the standards to which they should be held. Mace’s comments reflect a growing concern among some Republicans about the actions of their Democratic counterparts and the implications for law and order in the country.