GOP Lawmaker Adjourns Hearing After Misgendering Transgender Representative Sarah McBride

Abrupt Hearing Adjournment

• 🏛️ A House subcommittee hearing was abruptly adjourned by Republican Congressman Keith Self.
• ⚠️ The adjournment occurred after Self misgendered Democratic Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender lawmaker in Congress.

Confrontation and Pushback

• 🎤 The incident began when Self introduced Representative McBride as "Mr. McBride."
• 🗣️ Democratic lawmaker Bill Keating challenged Self, demanding he repeat the introduction correctly.
• 😠 Keating expressed disbelief at Self's actions, stating, "Have you no decency?"
• 🚫 Self refused to proceed unless McBride was introduced properly, leading to the hearing's adjournment.

McBride's Response

• 📱 Sarah McBride took to social media following the hearing.
• ✨ She expressed awe and gratitude for representing Delaware in Congress, regardless of how she is treated by colleagues.
• 🙏 McBride stated her desire to serve and make the world a better place.

Self's Statement

• 📝 Representative Keith Self also posted on X (formerly Twitter).
• ⚖️ He stated that the policy of the United States is to recognize two sexes: male and female.