Republican Florida lawmaker apologizes for calling trans people 'demons'
A Florida lawmaker called transgender people "demons" and "mutants" during a hearing on Monday night
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A Florida lawmaker called transgender people "demons" and "mutants" during a hearing on Monday night
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