A Republican lawmaker from Florida apologized for referring to transgender people as “demons” and “mutants” during a legislative hearing on Monday.
A Republican lawmaker in Florida has apologized for referring to transgender people as “demons” and “mutants” during a state legislative hearing.
He then spoke directly to them, saying, “That’s right, I called you demons and imps who come and parade before us and pretend that you are part of this world.”“I would like to apologize to the trans community for referring to you as demons,” said Barnaby, who represents Deltona, the most populous city in Volusia County.Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood accused Barnaby of putting “another target on their backs.
“Also to tell that I see you, hear you, understand and love you,” Arrington said, the Tallahassee Democrat reported.
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