Johnson on transgender member-elect: ‘We treat all persons with dignity and respect'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sidestepped any specifics Tuesday when asked about Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), who will be the first transgender member of the House, amid an effort by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) to ban transgender women from single-sex facilities such as women’s restrooms in the Capitol.

“We welcome all members with open arms who are newly elected representatives of the people. I believe it's a — it's a command. We treat all persons with dignity and respect,” Johnson said at a press conference Tuesday when asked about McBride.

“And I'm........

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