Rep. Self Receives Death Threats Following ‘Mr. McBride’ Controversy

Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, said he and his office have received death threats after he referred to transgender Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., as “Mr. McBride.”

“In life as in war, there are times to engage and times to disengage. In recent days, the rhetoric from the left has turned vile and hateful. My office received multiple death threats and threats of violence — several of which are currently being investigated by authorities,” Self posted on X Friday morning.

On Tuesday during a House Foreign Affairs Europe subcommittee hearing, Self said, “I will now recognize the representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride.” McBride is the first transgender member of Congress and identifies as female.

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