Trump: US won't allow transgender people to serve in military

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that the U.S. will not allow transgender people to serve in the military.

President Trump tweeted:

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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.


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