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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eric Garcia

Trans congresswoman tells youth not to lose hope over Republican attacks

  • Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress , has urged transgender youth not to lose hope despite an onslaught of anti- LGBT+ political rhetoric.
  • McBride accused Republicans of fomenting culture wars through cruel legislation and attack advertisements targeting transgender individuals to distract from broader national issues.
  • Republican campaign groups and figures, including Vice President JD Vance , have increasingly used anti-trans messaging in political advertisements against Democratic candidates.
  • Since taking office, McBride has faced direct hostility from Republican colleagues on Capitol Hill, including deliberate misgendering and attempts to restrict her facility access.
  • Reassuring transgender youth, McBride emphasised that political debate does not reflect the decency of most everyday people and reminded them that they are loved and supported.

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