House Hearing Erupts Over Misgendering of First Transgender Congresswoman
Rep. Keith Self referred to Rep. Sarah McBride as 'Mr.' during a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee meeting, prompting sharp responses and widespread debate.
- Rep. Keith Self, chairing a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee meeting, repeatedly referred to Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender person elected to Congress, as 'Mr.' despite objections from colleagues.
- Rep. Bill Keating called Self's remarks 'out of order,' leading Self to abruptly adjourn the meeting amid escalating tensions.
- McBride responded by emphasizing her focus on serving her constituents and criticized Republicans for prioritizing culture war issues over substantive policymaking.
- Self defended his comments, framing them as aligned with his belief in biological definitions of sex, while his actions received both praise and condemnation online.
- The incident has intensified ongoing debates about decorum in Congress and broader cultural divides over gender identity and respect in professional settings.
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