Colorado representative Lauren Boebert experienced embarrassment after mistakenly identifying a cisgender woman as Delaware Democrat Sarah McBride, a transgender person. This incident occurred on the House floor after a resolution banning trans individuals from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity was passed. Following the accusation, Boebert recognized her error and publicly apologized. McBride has been vocal about trans rights and has criticized Republicans for attempting to divert attention from significant issues. The mishap underscored tensions surrounding trans rights in the ongoing political discourse.
'There was a rumor there was, but it wasn't true,' she told me.
'I made an error regarding a mistaken identity. I apologised, learned a lesson, and it won't happen again.'
'You shouldn't be here,' she reportedly said to the person she thought was McBride.
McBride accused Republicans of trying to distract from real issues.
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