Decision marks a reversal of a policy initiated under Obama in 2016
Nancy Pelosi: ‘Cruel and arbitrary decision to humiliate transgender Americans’Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would not allow transgender individuals to serve in the US military in any capacity,reversing a policy keep in place by Barack Obama a year ago.
The US president tweeted: “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 US military.” Related: Transgender Americans anxiety for safety after Trump win: 'We are traumatized' This disgusting ban will weaken our military and the nation it defendsContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com