During a House hearing hosted by the Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Europe, Republican Rep. Keith Self misgendered Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly trans member of Congress. When the Democratic committee member, Rep. Bill Keating, called out Self’s remarks as indecent, Self abruptly ended the hearing. McBride expressed disappointment over the early ending of the hearing, as she was prepared to ask questions on nuclear nonproliferation and U.S. support for European allies.
This incident is part of a larger trend in Congress, where Republican lawmakers like Rep. Mary Miller have also misgendered McBride. In response to these actions, President Donald Trump’s executive order and some lawmakers have used language recognizing only two genders, male and female. McBride, after making history as the first transgender person elected to Congress, has faced backlash from some Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Nancy Mace introducing a resolution to ban transgender women from using female bathrooms in the Capitol.
Despite these challenges, McBride remains focused on her responsibilities as a member of Congress and has chosen not to engage in battles over issues like bathroom policies. The incident at the House hearing highlights a broader issue of respect and inclusivity within Congress, particularly towards members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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