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Transgenders in US Military: A decision by newly elected President Donald Trump may increase the difficulties of the LGBTQIA+ community living in America. A report says that Trump can take a decision by which all transgenders working in the US Army can be shown the way out. If Trump gives such an order, transgenders will be declared medically unfit and will be discharged from the army.
what does the report say
According to the report of The Sunday Times, Donald Trump had issued a similar order during his previous tenure also. Then under his orders, recruitment of transgenders in the army was banned. However, transgenders already serving were allowed to continue their work. But according to the report, this time Trump is also preparing to remove the transgenders currently serving in the army. The report also says that Trump can issue this order on January 20, 2025, the day he assumes the presidency.
How many transgenders in the US military?
According to the report, currently 15,000 transgenders are serving in the US Army. Donald Trump has long opposed the inclusion of the transgender community in the military. Trump has also been vocal on keeping transgender athletes out of sports.
Transgender (symbolic picture)
Also know
Donald Trump’s choice for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is also known for his tough stance on transgenders. According to the report, Hegseth has argued on one occasion that the level of American security is weakening due to the recruitment of women and transgenders in the US Army. Apart from this, America’s newly elected Vice President JD Vance also has a similar attitude towards transgenders. Earlier this month, he said that some white children are encouraged to become trans so that they can get admission in good colleges.
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