Gay, Democrat lawmaker gives scathing speech, blasting GOP colleague

Rep. Ian Mackey launched a scathing attack on a Republican colleague over his lack of support for LGBTQ rights (Photo: Twitter)

A passionate speech given by a Democratic Representative has gone viral.

Ian Mackey, 35, is gay and represents Missouri’s district 87 (in Saint Louis). The state is currently debating legislation (HB 2140) that would potentially prohibit trans girls from competing in school sports in alignment with their gender identity.

Mackey’s comments on Thursday evening were directed at Republican Rep. Chuck Basye, 63, who supports the proposed legislation.

Last year, Chuck Basye revealed that he had a gay brother, Scott. He had been scared to come out to Chuck for some time because he feared his brother’s reaction.

Basye previously said his brother should not have worried. Mackey argued that it was exactly this sort of legislation that made LGBTQ people worry about coming out.

Watch the speech below.

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