Nancy Mace mocked online after posting about ‘trans’ mice in research (opens original article in a new tab)

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace faced mockery after introducing a bill to stop federal funding for 'transgender mice' research, but clarified she meant transgender-related animal experiments, while experts explained 'trans mice' refers to transgenic mice.

• South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace introduced the TRANS MICE Act to stop federal funding for research altering animal biological sex
• The term 'trans mice' refers to transgenic mice with foreign DNA, not transgender mice, according to community notes and experts
• Mace defended her claims on X, insisting the bill targeted transgender-related animal experiments rather than transgenic research