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Progressive Democrat Rep. Cori Bush (MO) faced backlash online after lamenting the recent execution of Amber (previously “Scott”) McLaughlin, a biological man identifying as a transgender woman who was convicted of brutally raping and killing his ex-girlfriend. Following the execution by the state of Missouri, far-left “Squad” member Cori Bush released a statement saying that McLaughlin was “killed by state-sanctioned, inhumane capital punishment.” “My heart is with her family and loved ones,” the Democrat congresswoman said, making no mention of McLaughlin’s victims. “I yearn for the day when our society acknowledges that state-sanctioned murder will never achieve justice.”

The first openly transgender woman set to be executed is pleading with Missouri Gov. Mike Parson for mercy because “she” claims to be “mentally ill.” Amber McLaughlin, now 49, was convicted of raping and murdering an ex-girlfriend in St. Louis County in 2003. At that time, “Amber” was Scott McLaughlin. The inmate “transitioned” in prison. McLaughlin says it’s a “sad thing” to be executed because of mental illness. “I don’t agree with it,” the inmate said. “People should know I’m mentally ill.” The anti-death penalty advocates want “her” life spared because McLaughlin is so brave.