Trump to Ban Transgender Military Service, Discharging 15,000 Troops on First Day in Office

Nov 25, 2024, 02:37 AM

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to sign an executive order that would ban transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military, potentially leading to the medical discharge of about 15,000 active service members and preventing future transgender enlistments. The order could be issued as early as his first day back in office on January 20, according to reports citing defense sources and The Times.