Anti-Trans Statement & Behavior
Misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride at a Congressional Hearing
- During a U.S. House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing in March 2025, Chairman Keith Self repeatedly misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride, referring to her as “Mr. McBride” and failing to address her with her correct gender identity. When challenged—specifically by Rep. Bill Keating—Self abruptly adjourned the hearing rather than apologize or correct himself.
(turn0news20; turn0news24)
Context & Significance
- This incident wasn’t a minor misstep—it was a deliberate act of disrespect. McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, was intentionally misgendered in a formal setting, an act widely seen as rooted in transphobia.
- Implicitly, it sends a message of exclusion and delegitimization of transgender individuals’ identities at the highest levels of government.
Summary Table
| Category | Incident / Action |
|---|---|
| Homophobia | Repeatedly misgendered a transgender colleague in a House hearing |
| Anti-Immigrant | No notable record or sponsored legislation identified |
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