Donald Trump has said there is no place for transgender people in the United States military henceforth.
The US president made the announcement Wednesday afternoon through a series of tweets.
Trump said the decision was made after holding consultation with his generals and military experts.
He said the US military “cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail”.
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“After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military,” Trump’s tweet read.
“Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming victory.”
After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow……
Advertisement— 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
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….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
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