new video loaded: Republican Confronted After Misgendering Trans Democrat

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After the Republican lawmaker misgendered Representative Sarah McBride of Delaware, the ranking Democrat in the subcommittee spoke up in her defense.

“I now recognize the representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride.” “Thank you, Madam Chair. Ranking member Keating, also wonderful —” “Mr. Chairman, could you repeat your introduction again, please?” “Yes it’s a we have set the standard on the floor of the House and I’m simply —” “What is that standard, Mr. Chairman? Would you repeat what you just said when you introduced a duly elected representative from the United States of America, please?” “I will. The representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride.” “Mr. Chairman, you are out of order. Mr. Chairman, have you no decency? I mean, I’ve come to know you a little bit, but this is not decent.” “We will continue this.” “You will not continue it with me unless you introduce a duly elected representative the right way.” “This hearing is adjourned.”