Summary
Donald Trump plans to ban transgender individuals from military service shortly after his inauguration, reversing President Biden’s 2021 policy and expelling about 15,000 serving trans troops.
Critics, including advocacy groups and military experts, warn this move will exacerbate recruitment and retention challenges, harm unit cohesion, and create skill gaps amid existing shortfalls.
The order aligns with Trump’s broader anti-trans agenda, which includes banning gender-affirming care and restricting trans rights nationwide.
Legal challenges are anticipated as the military faces administrative and operational disruptions.
Yep! Told my family that once they strip me of my disability, I will be priced-out of society: I won’t be able to afford my house anymore, I won’t be able to afford my bills, and I will likely lose everything. And I’ll likely have nothing to live for.
They tell me I’m overreacting and that there are “checks and balances” in place to prevent them from doing that stuff. I just point at Roe v Wade and they tend to change the subject.