Sarah McBride, the first out transgender member of Congress, has expressed the challenges and expectations placed upon her since taking office. In a recent interview, she mentioned the political climate as a "perfect storm" for transgender rights, with coordinated attacks by conservatives, some of whom treat her as a political chess piece. McBride emphasizes the need for strategic communication in her approach to politics, suggesting that instead of reacting to provocations, she aims to keep the focus on issues affecting her constituents, particularly the transgender community.
If my constituents who are trans are the topic, then I'll fight back.
Some of my colleagues are treating me the way they're treating me for a couple of reasons; they want attention.
I'm giving them what they want when I respond in a way that might feel viscerally comforting.
I am the topic, then it is my job to make the people who are trying to make me the topic seem small.
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