The Sunday Times reported that the president-elect of the United States is preparing to sign executive order removing all transgender members from military.
Officials said: Transgender personal would be removed on medical grounds, deeming them “unfit” to serve.
Trump, in his first term as president, had introduced a similar policy that prohibited transgender individuals from joining the armed forces while allowing those already enlisted to remain in their roles.
However, the current proposal, as reported, would extend to removing all transgender service members, regardless of their current status. It is anticipated that the executive order will be issued on Trump’s first day in office, January 20 next year.
If signed, Trump’s new directive could be broader and more contentious than the policy he implemented during his first term.
After Trump left office, President Joe Biden had overturned the military ban in his first week as president in 2021, issuing an executive order to restore transgender individuals' right to serve openly. However, with Trump’s potential return to the White House, transgender rights in the US may face renewed challenges.
However, around 15000 transgender individuals are actively serving in the US military.
Trump has frequently criticised transgender inclusion as part of what he calls “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination.” He has also expressed his intention to eliminate funding for schools that teach topics such as critical race theory, gender identity, and what he terms “transgender insanity.” Additionally, Trump has advocated for policies barring transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports and restricting classroom discussions on gender identity.
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