Republican lawmaker's gender mislabeling of transgender colleague sparks controversy

Republican Rep. Keith Self referred to Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride as “Mr. McBride” during a hearing, causing controversy. McBride, the first openly transgender lawmaker in Congress, uses female pronouns. Self defended his comments, stating he is not obligated to refer to McBride as a woman. He expressed confusion over the backlash and emphasized his military service. In response, McBride criticized Republicans for focusing on her gender identity instead of addressing issues affecting American families. She reaffirmed her commitment to serving Delaware in Congress despite the treatment she receives.