House Hearing Disrupted After Rep Misgenders Trans Lawmaker

A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing ended abruptly after Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE), the first openly transgender member of Congress, by introducing her as 'Mr. McBride.' McBride responded by addressing Self as 'Madam Chair,' prompting Rep. Bill Keating (D-MA) to demand a correction, calling Self's remarks 'not decent.' Despite Keating's insistence that the hearing could not continue without properly recognizing McBride, Self adjourned the session. Following the incident, Self defended his stance on social media, asserting that U.S. policy recognizes only two sexes, while other Republicans, including Rep. Mary Miller, supported his remarks. McBride expressed disappointment over the hearing's abrupt end, stating she came prepared to discuss important policy issues. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding gender identity and representation in Congress.