Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, recently confronted the Trump administration over cuts to Delaware's Manufacturing Extension Partnership. The federal agency announced plans to eliminate funding for this important program, which supports local manufacturing. In response, McBride mobilized 86 House Democrats to pressure the administration to reverse this decision. The situation highlights the tension between McBride's visibility as a trans leader and the Trump administration's anti-LGBTQ+ actions, particularly following Trump's executive order denying recognition of transgender identities.
"The Trump administration thought it could quietly dismantle this critical program - but we didn't let that happen. Cutting support for small and mid-sized manufacturers wasn't just misguided, it was unacceptable."
"One of Trump's first actions after returning to the White House in January was signing an executive order declaring that the U.S. government would no longer recognize transgender or nonbinary people."
"While Trump's administration refuses to acknowledge McBride's identity, it couldn't ignore her power. Within hours of learning about the planned cuts, McBride organized a letter to Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, signed by 86 House Democrats."
"Rep. Sarah McBride, the first out transgender member of Congress forced the Trump administration into a high-profile reversal this week after it tried to slash funding for a critical manufacturing support program in her home state."
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