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Downs Claims McBride Slammed Elevator Doors Over ICE Remark

7/23/2026

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Charles R. Downs accused Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) of slamming elevator doors after he asked her to apologize for calling ICE agents murderers.
Charles R. Downs misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) and said her anger must be hormones.
Charles R. Downs said Democrats’ refusal to apologize for ICE rhetoric shows immaturity to control Congress.
The dispute comes as ICE faces outrage after killings in Maine and Texas.

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Charles R. Downs accused Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) of slamming elevator doors after he asked her to apologize for calling ICE agents murderers.
Charles R. Downs misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) and said her anger must be hormones.
Charles R. Downs said Democrats’ refusal to apologize for ICE rhetoric shows immaturity to control Congress.
The dispute comes as ICE faces outrage after killings in Maine and Texas.