Boebert was accused of 'shameful behavior' after misgendering a transwoman working at the Department of Defense and trying to cut her salary to $1.
Speaking in the House on Wednesday Boebert referred to"Mr Skelly," misgendering the official, who she claimed"is failing at his job and the basic responsibilities."
Boebert continued:"On his watch the Army missed their recruiting goal by 15,000 soldiers last year, and all other branches were forced to dig deep into their pools of delayed entry applicants to meet their recruitment goals. Rep. Lauren Boebert arriving to a Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 13, 2023 in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday the Colorado Republican attempted to cut the salary of a transwoman working for the Department of Defense to just $1.
Democrat Representative Betty McCollum hit back, commenting:"I rise in the strongest opposition to this amendment. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect when being addressed. Assistant Secretary Skelly has served in her role admirably, as she has done as her time as a naval officer. Assistant Secretary Skelly is a naval fighter for over 20 years.
"The colleague who offers this amendment provides no real substantial reason why Assistant Secretary Skelly should have her salary reduced. There is only one reason why Assistant Secretary Skelly is being targeted, because she is simply a woman. I have fought long and hard with many women before me and with our allies for pay equity."
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