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Remember when a GOP lawmaker was left speechless when asked if he’s trans during a hearing?
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· July 18, 2026
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Key takeaway The Republican representative was initially left speechless before responding with a question of his own.
A recent hearing in Michigan featured a notable exchange between lawmakers. A Democratic state representative asked a Republican colleague if he is trans during a discussion about an anti-trans sports bill. The Republican representative was initially left speechless before responding with a question of his own.
The exchange began when the Democratic representative, who is openly gay, asked the Republican if he is trans. After a pause, the Republican replied by asking the same question back to his colleague. The Democratic representative reiterated that he had asked the question, while the Republican attempted to regain his footing in the conversation.
Further details about the hearing and the exchange are available from news outlets.
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Category: rights Published: July 18, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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