During a U.S. House hearing on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. William Keating confronted U.S. Rep. Keith Self for misgendering fellow Democrat Sarah McBride, the first transgender lawmaker in the chamber. Self had introduced McBride as “Mister McBride” to which McBride responded by calling out, “Thank you, Madame Chair.” Keating demanded Self to repeat the introduction properly, leading to a heated exchange between the two lawmakers. Keating accused Self of being indecent and disrespectful before abruptly adjourning the hearing.
Self defended his actions by pointing to President Trump’s executive order recognizing only male and female sexes. LGBTQ advocates criticized the order, stating that it does not change people’s reality and equal protection rights. McBride has been the target of Republican criticism, with U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace introducing a bill to ban transgender women from using facilities on federal property not corresponding with their assigned sex at birth, specifically targeting McBride.
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges and discrimination faced by transgender individuals in politics and society. It also highlights the importance of respecting individuals’ gender identities and protecting their rights. The exchange between Keating and Self ultimately resulted in the adjournment of the hearing, sparking discussions about transgender rights and inclusion in government proceedings.
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