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This Queer Veteran Breaks Down the Danger of Trump's Trans Military Ban

This Queer Veteran Breaks Down the Danger of Trump's Trans Military Ban

This Queer Veteran Breaks Down the Danger of Trump's Trans Military Ban

The discharges would rip away opportunities for employment, housing, and healthcare.

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Earlier today, Donald Trump released a statement in a series of tweets stating that the U.S. military would no longer allow transgender people to serve.

"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. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you."

After the initial shock, trans activists, veterans, and outraged citizens took to Twitter to express their concerns. Queer veteran Saundra Mitchell shared her story as an active soldier before "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, and brings insight on what could happen to the thousands of transgender soldiers who are currently serving, as well as transgender veterans. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 

Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!