Mace Gets Grilled By Stephanopoulos
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) was involved in a heated exchange with ABC host George Stephanopoulos on live television. The interview quickly escalated as Mace accused Stephanopoulos of shaming her for her political choices, particularly her support for former President Donald Trump.
The conversation began with Stephanopoulos pressing Mace on her endorsement of Trump despite his recent finding of liability in a civil court for sexual assault. Mace responded by stating that she is constantly judged for her support of Trump and accusing Stephanopoulos of shaming her.
Stephanopoulos continued to question Mace about her support for a man who had been accused of sexual assault, which prompted a more intense response from the Congresswoman. Mace pointed out the difference between a civil and criminal court, stating that the case against Trump was not a criminal one. She also mentioned that the accuser, E. Jean Carroll, had made jokes about the situation and what she would do with the money from her civil suit against Trump.
The conversation took a personal turn as Mace revealed that she is a survivor of rape and accused Stephanopoulos of attempting to shame her once again for her political choices. Mace stated, “But as a rape victim who’s been shamed for years now because of her rape, you’re trying to shame me again by asking me this political question.” She also emphasized that her support for Trump was based on his policies and not his personal life.
Mace defended her support for Trump by highlighting the support he has received from key figures and families, including the presence of Laken Riley’s family at a Trump rally. Throughout the exchange, Mace reiterated that Stephanopoulos was shaming her for her political choices and attacking her character. However, Stephanopoulos denied this, stating that he was simply asking tough political questions.
The lawsuit against Trump was brought by E. Jean Carroll, a former magazine columnist who accused him of raping her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. Trump has consistently denied these allegations and recently posted a $91.63 million bond to appeal the verdict against him. Mace pointed out that not all evidence was taken into account during the civil case.
Trump himself has also denied these allegations and blasted the verdict, stating, “Ninety-one million based on false accusations made about me by a woman that I knew nothing about, didn’t know, never heard of, I know nothing about her.” He also emphasized that his power comes from his followers and supporters, not just himself.
The conversation between Mace and Stephanopoulos highlighted the ongoing debates surrounding sexual assault allegations against politicians and the impact of these allegations on their supporters. Mace’s decision to stand by Trump despite these allegations has brought criticism and scrutiny, but she remains steadfast in her support.
The interview also highlighted the divisive nature of politics and the difficulty of having civil discussions about controversial topics. Mace and Stephanopoulos both accused each other of shaming, showing the deep divide between the two sides.
The conversation ended with Mace defending her political choices and Stephanopoulos denying any attempt to shame her. The heated exchange may serve as a reminder of the need for respectful discourse and understanding in political discussions.