Virginia Lt. Gov. Apologizes After Misgendering Trans Senator Danica Roem

The incident led to multiple recesses in the state Senate, sparking a debate on respect and dignity in the chamber.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears apologized for misgendering Sen. Danica Roem, the first transgender person elected to a U.S. state legislature.
The misgendering incident prompted Roem to walk out of the chamber, followed by several senators, leading to two recesses.
Earle-Sears emphasized her commitment to treating everyone with respect and dignity, despite initial refusal to apologize.
The incident has reignited discussions on the treatment of transgender individuals in political spaces.
Roem, a trailblazer for transgender rights, has not made a public statement regarding the incident.