House Hearing Disrupted as Rep. Sarah McBride Misgendered by Chairman

A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing was abruptly adjourned after Congressman Bill Keating (D-MA) confronted Chairman Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) for misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE), the first openly transgender member of Congress. Self referred to McBride as 'Mr. McBride,' to which she responded, 'Thank you, Madam Chair,' before Keating demanded proper recognition. The situation escalated when Keating expressed his outrage, questioning Self's decency, leading Self to adjourn the meeting. This incident reflects ongoing tensions regarding the recognition of transgender identities in Congress, particularly following policy changes from the Trump administration. Following the hearing, McBride shifted focus to economic issues in her social media response. The clash highlights the broader societal debates surrounding gender identity and legislative respect.