House Republican misgenders transgender lawmaker, sparking heated exchange
A House Republican misgendered the first openly transgender lawmaker in Congress on Tuesday during a congressional hearing.
Watch the exchange in the video player above.
During a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee, Texas Republican Rep. Keith Self introduced Delaware Democrat Rep. Sarah McBride as "Mr. McBride."
McBride responded by referring to Self as "Madam Chair," and tried to move on to her remarks. But the subcommittee’s top Democrat, Rep. William Keating, called Self "out of order," asking, "Have you no decency?"
Keating insisted that Self "introduce a duly elected representative the right way."
Self instead adjourned the meeting.
Republican lawmakers have targeted McBride and refused to acknowledge transgender people's identity after President Donald Trump signed executive orders declaring only two sexes.
"No matter how I’m treated by some colleagues, nothing diminishes my awe and gratitude at getting to represent Delaware in Congress," McBride later posted. "I simply want to serve and to try to make this world a better place."
