Trump Government Orders Restriction on Transgender Congresswoman Sarah McBride's Access to Women's Restrooms in Capitol

On November 20, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his support for banning McBride from using women’s restrooms, stating that "single-sex facilities in the Capitol and House Office Buildings — such as restrooms, changing rooms, and locker rooms — are reserved for individuals of that biological sex."

In a public statement, McBride responded by clarifying that, despite her disagreement with the restrictions, she would comply with the rules set forth by Speaker Johnson. “I’m not here to fight about bathrooms,” McBride shared on social media. “I’m here to fight for Delawareans and to bring down costs facing families.”

McBride emphasized that the distractions surrounding this issue had not deterred her from focusing on the real work at hand. "This effort to distract from the real issues facing this country hasn’t distracted me over the last several days," she said, expressing her commitment to her upcoming duties. "I’ve remained hard at work preparing to represent the greatest state in the union come January."

McBride expressed optimism about working with her colleagues across the political spectrum, highlighting that each member was elected by voters who saw something valuable in them. She also called for mutual respect, stating, "I look forward to seeing those qualities in every member come January. I hope all of my colleagues will seek to do the same with me."

As she prepares to take office in January, McBride's remarks reflect her determination to focus on the substantive issues facing her constituents and the country, despite the ongoing debate about her rights to use women’s facilities. Her words underscore the need for cooperation and mutual respect within the newly elected Congress.

Sarah McBride was born male and named Tim McBride. She transitioned to a woman and publicly came out as transgender while serving as the student body president at American University in 2012.