Fireworks Erupt After Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears Refers to Transgender State Senator as ‘Sir’
Fireworks erupted in the Virginia State Senate on Monday afternoon after Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears referred to transgender Senator Danica Roem as “sir” during floor deliberations.
The chamber was forced into recess twice over Democrat tantrums because Sears initially refused to apologize.
NEW: hearing @WinsomeSears referred to @pwcdanica on the @VASenate floor as “sir.”
Chamber has gone into recess twice after reportedly “Sears refused to apologize.”
“I’m not here to upset anyone, I’m here to do the job the ppl of VA have called me to do.” #VALeg pic.twitter.com/IyO8JaAQIG
— BK (@BradKutner) February 26, 2024
“I understand Senator Roem is upset,” Sears said.
