Trump released an order Friday night banning most transgender troops from serving in the military except under “limited circumstances.”
Before initiating his ban, President Trump might like to know that transgender people are valued members of the armed forces in countries where they are allowed to serve openly.
Why are transgender men and women so much more likely to serve?
'If any transgender former or active duty members of our armed forces want a supportive boss, apply here'
The military's new transgender policy, which took effect on April 12, has been equated to a “don’t ask, don’t tell” rule for trans service members.
Those who openly serve as a transgender person risk discharge under a longstanding ban.
President Donald Trump tweeted that he would no longer allow trans people to serve in the military. We rounded up the best tweets and funny memes Trump's transgender military ban.
This LGBTQ NFT artwork is about Anastasia Biefang, Germany's first transgender military commander serving in the cyber and intelligence division.
Those who openly serve as a transgender person risk discharge under a longstanding ban.
Donald Trump’s plan to ban military service for openly transgender people is deeply unpopular with the American public.
"Soon, anyone who is qualified will finally be able to serve our great nation, regardless of their gender identity," said Ashley Broadway-Mack, the president of American Military Partner Association.
President Harry Truman sought greater inclusion, despite majority opposition. Trump seeks the opposite.
"Grammar fails to express what gender dysphoria feels like."
Patricia King can finally breathe again.
"There is this place in our government, where things are much better than we have guessed," Alexandra Chandler told Newsweek. "We are better than this moment."
Reports indicate the Pentagon will have six months to institute it.
'It's very clear that there’s not any legitimate military concern that would justify excluding transgender military people,'
