Nancy Mace Slams Tim Walz Over Failure to Define 'Woman' in Heated Hearing

In a fiery exchange at a House Oversight Committee hearing, South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace grilled Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, pressing him to define what a woman is. The question came after a heated back-and-forth on topics ranging from immigration to Walz’s past in China and his military service. Walz, caught off guard, stumbled, saying, "I’m not sure I understand the question here. What do you want me to say?"

Mace didn’t hold back, retorting, "I want you to say that a woman like me is an adult human female. That men can’t become women." She accused Walz and his party of "erasing women" and labeled him a "bigot" and "sexist" before yielding her time. Walz laughed off the moment as the committee moved on.

The clash sparked a wave of reactions. Mace took to social media, dubbing Walz "Tampon Tim" and claiming he was "speechless" under pressure. Commentator Clay Travis criticized Walz on X, pointing to his governance in Minnesota, including a recent controversy over a boys’ state title win in a girls’ competition. Republican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls piled on, slamming Walz for dodging accountability and failing to define a woman.

This showdown highlights the deepening cultural and political divide, with gender identity debates taking center stage. Walz’s hesitation and Mace’s unrelenting attack underscore how such questions are weaponized in today’s polarized climate, leaving little room for nuance.