When asked about Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz's (Florida) nomination for attorney general, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson (Wisconsin) posted a photo of two transgender appointees from President Joe Biden's administration. He answered by holding up.
The photos Johnson printed out included photos of Rachel Levine, assistant secretary for health at the Department of Health and Human Services, and Sam Brinton, nominated to be assistant secretary of the Department of Nuclear Energy.
When asked about Gaetz's nomination, Johnson held up a photo and asked reporters whether he had ever “harassed” Democratic lawmakers about these candidates.
While Gaetz has been controversial online and has caused hesitation from some members of Congress, Johnson points to past candidates who have been just as controversial, if not more so, than the Florida firebrand. did.
Both candidates have scandal-filled histories. In Levin's case, he pressured Biden administration officials will eliminate age requirements for transgender surgeries and puberty blockers for minors. Levin also made claim “Climate change is having a disproportionate impact on the physical and mental health of Black communities.”
Meanwhile, Brinton, who identifies as “non-binary,” is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing a suitcase belonging to Tanzanian designer Asha Khamsin at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. Brinton was arrested after being photographed wearing one of Khamsin's designs, making this the third package theft charge involving Brinton.
Brinton swore Although he was found guilty of the transaction with his girlfriend, he will not receive a prison sentence. Brinton is no longer serving in the Biden administration.
While Gaetz has been controversial online and hesitated by some members of Congress, Johnson pointed to past candidates who have been just as controversial, if not more so, than the Florida firebrand.
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