House Hearing Ends Abruptly After GOP Chair Misgenders Rep. Sarah McBride

Rep. Keith Self adjourned a foreign affairs hearing following a confrontation over his repeated misgendering of the first openly transgender member of Congress.

Rep. Keith Self, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, referred to Rep. Sarah McBride as 'Mr.' during a hearing on arms control and U.S. assistance to Europe.
McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, responded with a satirical 'Thank you, Madam Chair,' prompting further tensions.
Democratic Rep. Bill Keating challenged Self's remarks, calling them indecent and refusing to proceed unless McBride was addressed correctly.
Self defended his language as consistent with House rules and adjourned the hearing after the confrontation escalated.
McBride stated her focus remains on serving Delaware, while Self reiterated his support for a federal policy recognizing only two sexes, as outlined in a January executive order by President Trump.