"McBride ignored the misgendering slight and carried on with remarks honoring several Delawareans for their service and achievements in the state. The Democrat claimed she hadn't heard Clyde disparage her. "I didn't hear the comment," McBride told The Advocate through a spokesperson on Friday, before uttering seven words reminiscent of Mariah Carey's famous dig at Jennifer Lopez: "I don't know who Rep. Clyde is." "As always, I am grateful to serve and remain focused on lowering costs for my constituents.""
"It was just another day in chambers for the first transgender member of Congress. McBride has endured an avalanche of insults from fellow members since before and after taking her seat in the House last January. In November, 213 House Democrats signed a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) demanding he condemn Republican lawmakers for repeatedly using "demonizing and dehumanizing" language directed at McBride and the wider transgender community."
Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, was misgendered on the House floor by Rep. Andrew Clyde while she served as Speaker Pro Tem. McBride ignored the slight, continued remarks honoring Delawareans, and said she did not hear the comment, later adding "I don't know who Rep. Clyde is" and emphasizing she remains focused on lowering costs. McBride has faced repeated anti-trans attacks before and after taking office, prompting 213 House Democrats to urge Speaker Mike Johnson to condemn dehumanizing rhetoric, which has included shouted slurs and social media posts by some Republican members.
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