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US Military Reinstates Ban on Transgender Troops Amid Declining Public Support

The U.S. military halts accessions of individuals with gender dysphoria following Trump’s executive order, impacting transgender service members and public support for their military service.

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The decline in support for openly transgender people serving in the military reflects a troubling shift in public opinion, heavily influenced by the rhetoric and policies of the Trump administration, which is poised to restore discriminatory practices that undermine the integrity and honor of military service.
Support for openly transgender service members drops as Trump admin moves to ban trans troops
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The recent measures imposed by the U.S. military against transgender individuals starkly undermine the principles of inclusion and equality, casting a shadow over the service members' dignity and respect.
Pentagon to ban trans people from joining military, pauses gender-transition procedures
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The military’s decision to bar transgender individuals from service and halt transition-related medical procedures fundamentally undermines the principle of building a unified force, betraying the values of honor and respect for all service members, especially when evidence shows that transgender individuals can serve effectively and valiantly.
US military will no longer accept trans troops, Pete Hegseth’s memo says
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The decline in support for transgender individuals serving in the military highlights a worrying trend, particularly among Republicans, indicating that societal acceptance is becoming more polarized.
Gallup Poll: Support Wanes for Trans Military Members
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Updated: Feb 10th, 2025, 9:15 PM ET

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The U.S. military, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has stopped allowing transgender individuals to enlist and paused gender transition procedures. This follows President Trump's executive order reinstating a ban on transgender troops after his earlier ban faced legal challenges. A recent Gallup poll shows support for transgender service members has declined to 58%, down from 71% in 2019, driven primarily by decreasing support among Republicans and Independents. Legal challenges are underway as civil rights organizations fight to protect the rights of existing transgender service members.

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