Donald Trump issues an order banning most transgender people from serving in the military. It reads, in part, “transgender persons are… disqualified from military service except under certain limited circumstances.”
BREAKING: President Trump issues order to ban most transgender troops from military service. pic.twitter.com/TygQEREW2F
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 24, 2018
Trump first raised this last July tweeting, “After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail.”
Since that statement the “ban” has been tied up in courts and judging by the reaction after this latest announcement there will be more legal action ahead.
See you in court (on Tuesday), @realDonaldTrump. pic.twitter.com/8YpZSurhOn
— Lambda Legal (@LambdaLegal) March 24, 2018
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi responds to Trump transgender memo: "Once more, the President’s agenda of hate and prejudice is dictating our national security, instead of honor, decency and strength" https://t.co/qUWoKOD7Ad pic.twitter.com/DKkk1kNOBc
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 24, 2018
“Bone-Spur Donny” just banned transgender Americans who want to volunteer to do what he was not willing to do- risk their lives in service to our country.
Yet, another shameful moment.
https://t.co/cczrGPAkqZ— Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) March 24, 2018
As a veteran who served on active duty, we focused on the mission. We didn't care if you were transgender, bald, gay, or had freckles. No evidence a trans sniper is less accurate or a trans pilot is less effective.
Stupid bigotry from @realDonaldTrump.#ProtectTransTroops https://t.co/dCKzfhYtjV
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) March 24, 2018
What the White House released tonight is transphobia masquerading as policy, for the sole purpose of carrying out President Trump’s reckless and unconstitutional ban. It undermines the ability of trans service members to serve openly and military readiness as a whole.
— ACLU (@ACLU) March 24, 2018
Banning transgender men and women from serving in our military is based on nothing more than bigotry. To all of the brave trans troops in uniform today, please know that this President does not speak for a country eternally grateful for your service. #ProtectTransTroops
— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) March 24, 2018
Boy, this transgender ban is going to get conservatives to forget you signed the biggest spending bill ever and Sunday’s 60 Minutes interview. #DeflectionDon https://t.co/eqSWZedbLV
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) March 24, 2018
JUST IN: White House memo announces a new attempt by President Trump to ban transgender troops from military service.
Watch @maddow offer analysis: pic.twitter.com/0eGbxXfIft
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 24, 2018
