A hearing on biological men competing in women’s sports became heated on Wednesday with Republicans and Democrats reduced to shouting and gavel smashing over the definition of a woman.

The subcommittee on the Department of Government Efficiency conducted a hearing titled, “Unfair Play: Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” led by Chair Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., that at times became unhinged due to both sides digging in.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., kicked off the conversation by seeking a definition of the word “woman” from Fatima Goss Graves, CEO of the National Women’s Law Center, who was unable to present a succinct reply. Mace called out both Goss Graves and USA Fencing Chair Damien Lehfeldt as being unable to protect women. “You all are shameful,” Mace said. “You’re groomers.” 

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