Transgender people, as if such a thing existed, will not be among our fighting forces

Trump: Boy or girl . . . you can join the military; all others need not apply

By Dan Calabrese —— Bio and Archives--July 27, 2017

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Alternate headline: Media upset as president makes substantive policy decision to distract from what they prefer to talk about. This is a reversal of a 2016 Obama decision, the implementation of which had already been delayed six months at the request of Secretary of Defense James Mattis. It's official now: Those of the "transgender" persuasion will not be permitted to join the military. And as has become standard with this presidency, it's made official via Twitter:

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

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