During a House hearing held by the Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Europe, Republican Rep. Keith Self misgendered Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress. McBride quickly corrected Self, who then called her “mister” again despite objections from Democrat Rep. Bill Keating. Keating criticized Self’s remarks as indecent before the hearing abruptly ended when Self tried to continue without properly recognizing McBride.
The hearing was supposed to focus on the State Department and policies on arms control, international security, and U.S. assistance to Europe. McBride expressed disappointment over the premature end of the hearing, where she had prepared questions on nuclear nonproliferation and U.S. support to European allies.
President Trump’s executive order in January established the recognition of only two unchangeable sexes, male and female, leading to conservative Rep. Mary Miller also misgendering McBride on the House floor in February. McBride has faced efforts to undermine her effectiveness in Congress, including a resolution by Rep. Nancy Mace to ban transgender women from female bathrooms in the Capitol, directly targeting McBride. Despite these challenges, McBride has remained focused on her work, refusing to engage in divisive battles and committing to her role as a history-making representative.
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