Johnson on transgender member-elect: ‘We treat all persons with dignity and respect’

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday sidestepped any specifics when asked about Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), who will be the first transgender member of the House, amid an effort by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) to ban transgender women from single-sex facilities like women’s restrooms in the Capitol. “We welcome all members with open arms who…