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WATCH: Smithsonian history museum director stumbles over basic questions on sex: ‘I’m not sure’

First publishedJul 21, 20:22 UTC
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig appeared stumped by a basic question on sex and gender from Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.During a House hearing on alleged "extreme political activism" on display at the Smithsonian, Mace asked Hartig, "Do you believe that men can become women?"Hartig hesitated before answering, "Ma'am, as the director of the museum, that's not relevant in this case.""It's very relevant," Mace shot back.

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Smithsonian National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig appeared stumped by a basic question on sex and gender from Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.During a House hearing on alleged "extreme political activism" on display at the Smithsonian, Mace asked Hartig, "Do you believe that men can become women?"Hartig hesitated before answering, "Ma'am, as the director of the museum, that's not relevant in this case.""It's very relevant," Mace shot back. Motioning to images of Smithsonian displays featuring drag queens, Mace continued, "You've got men dressed up as women, and you have them on displays in front of kids. Do you think men can become women?

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Smithsonian National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig appeared stumped by a basic question on sex and gender from Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.During a House hearing on alleged "extreme political activism" on display at the Smithsonian, Mace asked Hartig, "Do you believe that men can become women?"Hartig hesitated before answering, "Ma'am, as the director of the museum, that's not relevant in this case.""It's very relevant," Mace shot back.
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