Transgender Rep. McBride Critiques GOP's Culture War Focus

Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, criticized House Republicans for their 'weird' obsession with culture war issues, particularly their focus on her identity. During a recent congressional hearing, Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) abruptly ended the session after misgendering McBride as 'Mr. McBride,' which led to a heated exchange with Rep. Bill Keating (D-MA) who challenged Self's decorum. McBride urged Republican lawmakers to stop their divisive tactics and instead prioritize governance. Self defended his remarks by referencing a Trump-era policy that asserts two immutable sexes, which critics argue is medically inaccurate and perpetuates transphobia. Support for Self came from Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL), who publicly referred to McBride in derogatory terms, prompting widespread backlash. In a press conference, McBride reiterated that the GOP's focus on her identity distracts from pressing issues facing the American public.