US President Donald Trump said on Monday (Jan 27) he had signed an executive order ridding the military of what he called "transgender ideology," in a potentially major setback for LGBTQ rights.
cards interface. Give it a try.US President Donald Trump said on Monday he had signed an executive order ridding the military of what he called"transgender ideology," in a potentially major setback for LGBTQ rights.
"To ensure that we have the most lethal fighting force in the world, we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military," Trump told a Republican congressional retreat earlier in Miami.any recognition of gender diversityIn his order, Trump claimed the armed forces"have been afflicted with radical gender ideology to appease activists" and that"many mental and physical health conditions are incompatible with active duty".
"Thank you for your leadership, Mr President. We will execute!" Hegseth – who was confirmed last week despite concerns over his inexperience, and alleged record of heavy drinking and domestic violence – said on X. Under that policy, trans troops already serving were permitted to do so openly, and transgender recruits were set to start being accepted by Jul 1, 2017."PATRIOTS"
While the number of transgender troops in the US military is fairly small – with estimates of around 15,000 out of more than two million uniformed service members – their dismissal would reduce US forces at a time when the country is already facing difficulties recruiting new personnel.
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