Natalie Johnson Criticizes Nancy Mace's Bathroom Bill

Natalie Johnson, former communications director for South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace, has publicly criticized Mace's recent bill aimed at banning transgender women from women's restrooms in the U.S. Capitol, calling it a mere 'ploy to get on Fox News.' Johnson argued that genuine efforts to protect women would focus on issues like preventing sexual predators, referring to Matt Gaetz amid ongoing sex-trafficking allegations against him. Mace's bill, introduced shortly after Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, has been perceived as a distraction from pressing issues like healthcare and housing costs. Johnson highlighted Mace's excessive social media activity regarding the bill, suggesting it indicates a lack of substantial legislative goals. Meanwhile, McBride condemned the bill as an attack by far-right extremists, emphasizing the need to address real challenges faced by Americans instead of fueling culture wars. The controversy reflects ongoing tensions surrounding LGBTQ rights and political opportunism in the current legislative climate.