Next Question with Katie Couric Congresswoman Sarah McBride
Nov 18, 2025
Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress and former Delaware state senator, shares insights from her challenging freshman year. She discusses the chaos of Trump’s second term, the stigma surrounding trans rights, and the importance of hope in politics. McBride elaborates on the need for bipartisan collaboration, the impact of economic insecurity on democracy, and strategies to counter anti-trans backlash. She emphasizes storytelling and education to foster understanding and compassion, all while advocating for an affordability-driven campaign strategy.
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Authoritarianism Fueled By Economic Harm
- Sarah McBride warns Trump's administration is pursuing an authoritarian project by dismantling programs and consolidating power.
- She connects cuts to social safety nets with a broader crisis of hope that fuels authoritarianism.
Engage Across Political Divides
- McBride advises engaging voters across divides and defending policies while listening to kitchen-table concerns.
- She says meeting people where they are rebuilds hope and makes persuasion possible.
Protecting Programs Undermines Authoritarian Power
- McBride links economic scarcity to increased power for authoritarian leaders who dole out resources to loyalists.
- She argues protecting programs like Medicaid and SNAP weakens that authoritarian strategy.