Donald Trump to sign order removing transgendered individuals from the military
Truth or fiction? Donald Trump reportedly plans to sign an executive order requiring transgendered servicemembers to be removed from the military. Trump had a similar policy in place during his last term, but Joe Biden overturned it immediately after he began his current term. This new order will be more restrictive, no group would be “grandfathered” as was the case during Trump’s previous order.
From Business Standard:
Reports indicated that approximately 15,000 transgender individuals are actively serving in the US military. When President Joe Biden overturned Trump’s earlier ban on transgender service members, it was documented that around 2,200 military personnel were diagnosed with ‘gender dysphoria’, while several others identified with a gender different from their assigned birth gender.
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.
Trump’s defence secretary nominee shares same views
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defence, reportedly shares similar views. According to The Washington Post, Hegseth has argued that efforts to integrate women and transgender personnel into the military are weakening US national security.
Meanwhile, vice-president-elect JD Vance has drawn criticism for remarks regarding transgender and nonbinary individuals. During a podcast with Joe Rogan, Vance suggested that some white children are incentivised to identify as transgender to improve their chances of gaining admission to Ivy League universities. He reportedly stated that middle- and upper-middle-class white parents might view being transgender as a pathway into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) systems in the US.
Trump’s anticipated order reflects his broader political agenda and continues his contentious approach to issues surrounding gender and inclusion.
Additional Reading:
Kumar, A. (2024, November 25). Trump to ‘sign order’ removing all transgender personnel from US military. Business Standard. Link.
Category: DEI, Donald Trump, Get woke, Military issues
