Pennsylvania state representative, Jeff Pyle, has publicly apologised after mocking the appearance of newly appointed national health secretary, Dr Rachel Levine – the first trans woman to fill the governmental position.
According to the Independent, Pyle shared a mocking post of Levine on social media, after which he received “tens of thousands of heated emails” criticising his actions.
Pyle claimed he “had no idea” the controversial post “would be…received as poorly as it was”. He continued: “I owe an apology and I offer it humbly.