Sarah McBride discusses restroom controversies: 'It is an attempt to distract' by Republicans
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride pointed out, "Every single time we hear them say the word 'trans,' look what they're doing with their right hand.”
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Rep.-elect Sarah McBride has a theory regarding the intense focus among Republicans on her bathroom use in the upcoming Congress: “it is an attempt to distract from what they are actually doing.”
“Every single time, every single time we hear them say the word 'trans,' look what they're doing with their right hand,” McBride shared in an interview with host Margaret Brennan on CBS’ “Face the Nation."
“Look at what they're doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare. Look what they're doing, undermining workers,” she continued.
She emphasized the consequences of this diversion. “Every bit of time and energy that is used to divert the attention of federal government to go after trans people is time and energy that is not focused on addressing the cost of living for our constituents. And we have to be clear that there is a real cost for the American worker every time they focus on this.”
As she prepares to become the first openly transgender member of Congress, McBride finds herself at the center of the debate surrounding bathroom access for transgender individuals on Capitol Hill. Rep. Nancy Mace has recently proposed legislation that would prevent transgender women from using women's restrooms, and shortly afterward, Speaker Mike Johnson announced that he would enforce this policy.
“A man is a man, and a woman is a woman, and a man cannot become a woman,” Johnson stated last week. “That said, I also believe- that's what Scripture teaches, what I just said. But I also believe that we treat everybody with dignity.”
Mace has been particularly vocal about this topic, reportedly posting, reposting, and responding on X a total of 326 times over three days, according to Newsweek.
In light of the ongoing controversy, McBride remains focused on the agenda she was elected to pursue. She expressed her intention to collaborate with fellow lawmakers on critical issues. “I didn't run for the United States House of Representatives to talk about what bathroom I use. I didn't run to talk about myself. I ran to deliver for Delawareans,” McBride explained. “And while Republicans in Congress seem focused on bathrooms and trans people, and specifically me, I'm focused on rolling up my sleeves, diving into the details, setting up my office, and beginning the hard work of delivering for Delawareans on the issues that I know keep them up at night.”
Highlighting her priorities, she added, “How I'm being treated does not matter. What matters is how the American people are being treated and whether we're actually focused on the issues that matter to them.”
McBride also tackled concerns about messaging on transgender issues among Democrats. Following significant electoral setbacks for the party, some members, including Reps. Seth Moulton and Tom Suozzi, have suggested that Democrats should adjust their messaging on topics like transgender women participating in women's sports.
“I think this country is still entering into a conversation about who trans people are, the full diversity of the community,” McBride remarked. “And I've had conversations with colleagues in the Democratic caucus already that span diversity of thought about how the party should engage on a whole host of issues. But I think we are all united that every single American deserves equal rights.”
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
“Every single time, every single time we hear them say the word 'trans,' look what they're doing with their right hand,” McBride shared in an interview with host Margaret Brennan on CBS’ “Face the Nation."
“Look at what they're doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare. Look what they're doing, undermining workers,” she continued.
She emphasized the consequences of this diversion. “Every bit of time and energy that is used to divert the attention of federal government to go after trans people is time and energy that is not focused on addressing the cost of living for our constituents. And we have to be clear that there is a real cost for the American worker every time they focus on this.”
As she prepares to become the first openly transgender member of Congress, McBride finds herself at the center of the debate surrounding bathroom access for transgender individuals on Capitol Hill. Rep. Nancy Mace has recently proposed legislation that would prevent transgender women from using women's restrooms, and shortly afterward, Speaker Mike Johnson announced that he would enforce this policy.
“A man is a man, and a woman is a woman, and a man cannot become a woman,” Johnson stated last week. “That said, I also believe- that's what Scripture teaches, what I just said. But I also believe that we treat everybody with dignity.”
Mace has been particularly vocal about this topic, reportedly posting, reposting, and responding on X a total of 326 times over three days, according to Newsweek.
In light of the ongoing controversy, McBride remains focused on the agenda she was elected to pursue. She expressed her intention to collaborate with fellow lawmakers on critical issues. “I didn't run for the United States House of Representatives to talk about what bathroom I use. I didn't run to talk about myself. I ran to deliver for Delawareans,” McBride explained. “And while Republicans in Congress seem focused on bathrooms and trans people, and specifically me, I'm focused on rolling up my sleeves, diving into the details, setting up my office, and beginning the hard work of delivering for Delawareans on the issues that I know keep them up at night.”
Highlighting her priorities, she added, “How I'm being treated does not matter. What matters is how the American people are being treated and whether we're actually focused on the issues that matter to them.”
McBride also tackled concerns about messaging on transgender issues among Democrats. Following significant electoral setbacks for the party, some members, including Reps. Seth Moulton and Tom Suozzi, have suggested that Democrats should adjust their messaging on topics like transgender women participating in women's sports.
“I think this country is still entering into a conversation about who trans people are, the full diversity of the community,” McBride remarked. “And I've had conversations with colleagues in the Democratic caucus already that span diversity of thought about how the party should engage on a whole host of issues. But I think we are all united that every single American deserves equal rights.”
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
