During a House Foreign Relations Subcommittee meeting, Chairman Keith Self misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender woman in Congress, leading to a heated exchange. In response to Self's remarks, Rep. McBride called him 'Madam Chair,' prompting protests from fellow Democrats, especially Rep. Bill Keating, who demanded respect and decency. The situation escalated further, with Keating challenging Self's justification for misgendering McBride, which ultimately resulted in the abrupt adjournment of the hearing. The incident highlights the continuing discrimination faced by McBride and the need for respectful communication in political settings.
Tensions erupted during a subcommittee meeting when Rep. Keith Self misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride, prompting a heated exchange and a quick adjournment of the hearing.
In a tense exchange, Rep. Bill Keating confronted Chairman Keith Self over his deliberate misgendering of Rep. McBride, demanding accountability and decency.
Self’s justification of his repeated misgendering of McBride led to outrage from Democratic members, culminating in Keating’s powerful admonition, 'Have you no decency?'
The incident reflects ongoing hostility towards Rep. McBride, who has faced numerous challenges since her election, including derogatory rhetoric and policy attacks.
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