Trump just announced on Twitter that transgendered individuals won’t be allowed to serve in the military in any capacity:
After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow……
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
….Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
….victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
After what Trump said on the campaign trail last year about transgenders, this is a YUGE relief.
I’ll give him credit for making the right decision here, a decision that the leftist media will no doubt pound him for over the next four years.