'They want Americans to stay angry': A Democratic Congresswoman calls out Trump's alleged tactics for keeping power
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Story by Sarah Barrett (10 Feb 2025)
Sarah McBride is the first out trans woman elected to Congress, and she's had to put up with appalling prejudice so far.
Back in November, Republican Nancy Mace introduced new legislation which banned McBride and all trans people from using the bathrooms aligned with their gender in the Capitol.
On Thursday another Republican, this time Mary Miller, chose to attack McBride's trans identity. Miller called McBride, "the gentleman from Delaware, Mr. McBride," before she stepped forward to give her first ever speech on the House floor.
"Instead of seeking common ground, the Trump administration from day one has waged an unrelenting attack on working people in Delaware and across the country, seeking to freeze funding for first responders, domestic violence shelters, schools and health care facilities that my constituents rely on."
"They want Americans hungry. They want Americans scared for their future. They want Americans to stay angry because that is the fuel of Trumpism. That is how Donald Trump keeps his power."
"My constituents reject this administration's cycle of chaos, corruption and cynicism," she concluded. "Delawarians sent me here to make government work better for people, not to make it worse. Delawarians want a government that respects everyone by delivering for them, by helping them learn, live, and thrive. And that is what I'm here to do."