Montana state representative Braxton Mitchell said Friday that Zooey Zephyr's controversial attack against Republican representatives were 'hate-filled' and a violation of decorum.
MONTANA TRANS LAWMAKER DECRIES MISGENDERING BY REPUBLICANS CALLING FOR CENSURE OVER BLOODY PRAYER REMARK
"I applaud the Speaker and Majority Leader for giving my colleague opportunities to rectify the consequences of this stunt," the Republican lawmaker added."Since the hateful attack on the House, the Representative has tried to create further opportunities to seek media attention. We will not stand for it."
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