The US military policy which allows transgender people to serve still remains in place, despite President Trump’s announcement of a “transgender ban“.
Also, this situation seems eerily similar to Trump’s attempts at a Muslim ban.
In a memo to all military service chiefs, commanders and enlisted military leaders, things were cleared up. General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said “there will be no modifications.”
“I know there are questions about yesterday’s announcement on the transgender policy by the President,” General Dunford wrote.
“In the meantime, we will continue to treat all of our personnel with respect. As importantly, given the current fight and the challenges we face, we will all remain focused on accomplishing our assigned missions.”
Therefore, things will remain as they are for now.
On July 26, Trump announced via Twitter that the US Government will not accept or 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……
— 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