During a House hearing focused on foreign affairs, an argument broke out between a Republican committee member and a Democratic committee member over the misgendering of Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress. Republican Rep. Keith Self referred to McBride as “Mr.” instead of using her correct pronouns. McBride responded by calling Self “madam chair” in return, highlighting the misgendering. The Democratic committee member, Rep. Bill Keating, called out Self for his disrespectful remarks, leading to Self adjourning the hearing abruptly. McBride expressed disappointment over the early end of the hearing, where discussions on international security and U.S. assistance to Europe were planned.
This incident is part of a larger issue of Republican lawmakers targeting McBride and other transgender individuals in Congress. Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a resolution to ban transgender women, including McBride, from using female bathrooms in the Capitol. McBride’s historic election has made her a target for Republicans seeking to diminish her effectiveness as a member of Congress. Despite these challenges, McBride remains focused on her work and believes that it is important to pick battles wisely when facing discrimination and obstacles. The incident at the House hearing is an example of the ongoing struggles faced by transgender individuals in positions of power and the need for greater respect and recognition of their identities.
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