Donald Trump Announces Military Ban On Transgender People

There is a whole bunch of reasons to have a hard time with Donald Trump’s politics, but this morning may have just been the tipping point. President Trump hopped on his ol’ faithful Twitter account to announce that there will be no admission to the military for transgender applicants.

Yup.

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

In a series of 3 tweets Trump shared the decision that due to “cost burdens”, trans folk will not be accepted into the military.

Feeling mad? You’re not the only one.

Donald: With your ban on trans people from the military, you are on notice that you just pissed off the wrong community. You will regret it.

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 26, 2017

Invidious discrimination against any group must be opposed by all. Straight/Cis allies: Will you stand with LGBTs?#TransRightsAreHumanRights

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 26, 2017

@Caitlyn_Jenner wake up sweetheart give Your wonderful president a call & discuss #noTransgender in military congrats on a great choice!

— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) July 26, 2017

The backlash has been steady all morning as celebrities and artists tweeted their outrage at Trump’s decisions..

Hey Ivanka, James here. Hope all is good, quick question, can you… Erm… Call your dad and have a talk. X https://t.co/yiiL89J3Ap

— James Corden (@JKCorden) July 26, 2017

I'm starting to think they don't know what these letters actually stand for. https://t.co/ieznVV5Gio

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) July 26, 2017

GLAAD CEO called out the U.S President, saying that his motives are pretty much crystal clear:

 “Today further exposed President Trump’s overall goal to erase LGBTQ Americans from this nation. Trump has never been a friend to LGBTQ Americans, and this action couldn’t make that any more clear.” 

Even former VP Joe Biden weighed in on Trump’s announcement..

Every patriotic American who is qualified to serve in our military should be able to serve. Full stop.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 26, 2017