
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC)—who gained notoriety for her vocal opposition to transgender rights—faced ridicule online after using an image of a male lion to represent herself as a fierce advocate for women.
"Women want someone who will go to battle for them. I am your lion, hear me roar," Mace declared above a gif featuring Mufasa in the live action Lion King movie. Critics quickly pointed out the irony of an outspoken anti-trans lawmaker choosing "the king of the jungle"—traditionally associated with masculinity—to represent her fight for women.