Hearing Erupts as Trans Democrat Called ‘Mister McBride’—Meltdown Ensues [WATCH]

A House hearing was abruptly cut short on Tuesday after Democratic Rep. Bill Keating of Massachusetts confronted Republican Rep. Keith Self of Texas over his reference to Democratic Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride as “Mister McBride.”

The exchange, which was captured in a video circulating on X, quickly escalated into a heated dispute.

McBride, a biological male who identifies as female, became the first transgender member of Congress in 2024.

Tim “Sarah” McBride is a biological man and always will be. pic.twitter.com/JNnBGOKEJO

— Rep. Mary Miller (@RepMaryMiller) March 11, 2025

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During the hearing, Self referred to McBride as “Mister McBride,” prompting McBride to respond by addressing him as “Madam Chair.”

Keating immediately interjected.

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“Mr. Chairman, could you repeat your introduction again, please?” Keating asked after Self’s initial remarks.

Self attempted to clarify by referencing an established “standard on the floor of the House,” but Keating interrupted, demanding to know what the “standard” was and insisting that Self repeat his introduction.

Self complied.

“I will. The representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride,” he repeated.

Keating then accused Self of being out of order.

“Mr. Chairman, you are out of order. Mr. Chairman, have you no decency? I mean, I have come to know you a little bit, but this is not decent,” Keating said.

As Self attempted to move forward with the hearing, Keating refused to proceed.

“You will not continue it with me unless you introduce a duly elected representative the right way,” Keating stated.

Following the confrontation, Self ended the hearing.

All hell just broke loose at a House hearing after “Sarah” McBride is accurately called “Mister” pic.twitter.com/qkkVOsgrV0

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 11, 2025

In November, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina introduced a resolution to ban biological men from using women’s restrooms within the Capitol complex, a move that came in direct response to McBride’s election.

Following the resolution, Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a rule requiring that “all single-sex facilities” in the Capitol and House office buildings be “reserved for individuals of that biological sex.”

McBride has publicly stated compliance with the rule.

“I’m not here to fight about bathrooms. I’m here to fight for Delawareans and to bring down costs facing families,” McBride said.

“Like all members, I will follow the rules as outlined by Speaker Johnson, even if I disagree with them.”

The Tuesday hearing showcased the ongoing tension between House Republicans and Democrats over issues of gender identity and formal address within congressional proceedings.

The House has not yet issued a formal response to the dispute.

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