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Marjorie Taylor Greene marks Trans Day of Remembrance with shocking tweet

David Hudson

Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Yesterday (November 20) was Trans Day of Remembrance. The date is used to remember trans people who have lost their lives to violence or transphobia. 

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA) is known for her anti-trans views. Surprisingly, she acknowledged Trans Day of Remembrance yesterday on social media. However, she thought it appropriate to use the date to spew more of her MAGA hatred for all things trans. 

Greene reshared a news story about Speaker Mike Johnson saying trans women cannot use female restrooms on Capitol Hill. Championing the move, Greene said, “On this Trans Day of Remembrance, Republicans are returning sanity to the Capitol, as well as recognizing God created only 2 genders, male and female, in his image. And the males will stay out of our bathrooms and women’s spaces.”

Nancy Mace

The issue of trans people and restrooms blew up this week following the election victory of Sarah McBride to the US House. The Delaware politician became the first trans person elected to the US House. 

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a bill on Monday, prompted by McBride joining Congress, stating only “biological” women can use female-only spaces in Congress. It’s unclear yet how the legislation will proceed. 

Mace has continued to give interviews in which she misgenders McBride and accuses trans people of having a mental illness. Mace has also posted dozens of tweets blasting allowing trans people to use the bathrooms matching their gender identity. Greene has been quick to parrot these statements. 

Yesterday, Greene offered her own solution to the bathroom issue. She suggested Republican women have their own bathroom for biological women only, and Democratic women have separate facilities. 

In another post, Greene reacted to Mace putting up a “Biological” sign next to a women’s bathroom sign in Congress. Greene reminded people that she’s had her own sign outside her House office for several years now. 

Mike Johnson

In a statement obtained by Fox, Speaker Mike Johnson said yesterday, “All 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. It is important to note that each Member office has its own private restroom, and unisex restrooms are available throughout the Capitol.” 

“Like all policies, it is enforceable,” Johnson told reporters later. “But we have single-sex facilities for a reason, and women deserve women’s only spaces. And we’re not anti anyone. We’re pro-women, and I think it’s an important policy for us to continue. It’s always been the, I guess, an unwritten policy, but now it’s in writing.” 

Sarah McBride

Sarah McBride issued a statement via social media to say she would comply with Johnson’s directive, even if she did not agree with it.

“I’m not here to fight about bathrooms. I’m here to fight for Delawareans and to bring down the costs facing families. Like all members, I will follow the rules outlined by Speaker Johnson, even if I disagree with them,” McBride said. 

“This effort to distract from the real issues facing this country hasn’t distracted me over the last several days, as I’ve remained hard at work preparing to represent the greatest state in the union come January,” McBride said. “Serving in the 119th Congress will be the honor of a lifetime — and I continue to look forward to getting to know my future colleagues on both sides of the aisle.” 

“Each of us were sent here because voters saw something in us that they value,” McBride continued. “I have loved getting to see those qualities in the future colleagues that I’ve met and I look forward to seeing those qualities in every member come January. I hope all my colleagues will seek to do the same with me.” 

The internet responds

Democrats have been quick to criticize Mace’s legislation as cruel and bullying toward McBride. Some, such as Senator John Fetterman, have made it clear anyone on Capitol Hill is welcome to use his bathroom facilities, including McBride. 

Online, many praised McBride for what they regarded as a “classy” response on her part. However, some people expressed disappointment at her agreeing not to use public bathrooms for women. Others argued McBride’s participation in Congress was too important to risk. 

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