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Twitter temporarily suspended the official account of Indiana Rep. Jim Banks on Saturday after the Republican lawmaker intentionally mislabeled Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine—the first openly transgender federal official confirmed by the U.S. Senate—a "man."
In a tweet earlier this week, Banks responded to news that Levine became the first woman to be awarded the title of a four-star officer, by stating that the historic honor was instead taken by a "man."
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Twitter suspends Jim Banks account after GOP lawmaker calls transgender Rachel Levine "man"
In a tweet earlier this week, Banks responded to news that Levine became the first woman to be awarded the title of a four-star officer, by stating that the historic honor was instead taken by a "man."
Continued below.
Twitter suspends Jim Banks account after GOP lawmaker calls transgender Rachel Levine "man"