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Trump's Plans to Remove Transgender Service Members Controversial on Inauguration Day

President-elect Trump may issue an executive order to remove transgender service members from the military as soon as his inauguration day.

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Updated: Nov 25th, 2024, 2:29 PM ET

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President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an executive order to remove transgender service members from the military, sparking renewed controversy over his previous ban. While Trump’s spokesperson denied the reports, concerns grow over the impact this policy could have on military recruitment and unit cohesion, as nearly 15,000 transgender service members are currently in the armed forces. Critics argue that implementing such a ban would undermine military readiness amidst existing recruitment challenges. Trump's transition team has not confirmed any decisions regarding this policy yet, leaving uncertainty for affected personnel.

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