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Trump Reportedly Set To Dismiss 15,000 Transgender Military Personnel

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Nov 25, 2024.

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to reinstate a controversial military policy targeting transgender service members when he takes office in January 2025.

Sources suggest the executive order, expected on his first day in office, will mandate the discharge of all transgender personnel from the United States military, potentially affecting around 15,000 individuals.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that reports from Daily Mail indicate that transgender service members will be classified as “unfit” for duty and discharged on medical grounds.

This proposal builds on a similar policy enacted during Trump’s first term, which prohibited new transgender recruits from joining the armed forces while allowing existing members to remain.

President Joe Biden reversed Trump’s earlier ban in 2021, restoring the rights of transgender individuals to serve openly.

However, Trump’s proposed order appears to be more comprehensive, seeking to remove all transgender personnel regardless of their current status.

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The anticipated policy shift has sparked widespread concern within the LGBTQ+ community and among advocates for transgender rights. Critics argue that the policy undermines inclusivity in the military and disregards the contributions of transgender individuals serving in various capacities.

This move coincides with broader political debates on transgender rights, including healthcare access, educational protections, and anti-discrimination policies. If implemented, Trump’s policy could reignite intense public and political discourse on the treatment of transgender individuals in the U.S.

As the January 20, 2025, inauguration date approaches, the proposed executive order has already drawn criticism from human rights organizations and military leaders advocating for diversity and equality in the armed forces.

The potential impact of this decision underscores the ongoing challenges in achieving equity for transgender individuals in the United States.