According to experts, there are over 15,000 active service personnel who identify as transgender. (Image: AP)
Claims have surfaced that Donald Trump intends to expel all transgender individuals from the US military, potentially issuing an executive order on his first day back in office on January 20. According to experts, there are over 15,000 active service personnel who identify as transgender.
They would reportedly receive a special medical discharge, deeming them unfit for military service. It is being claimed that Trump, aged 78, is also expected to implement a complete ban on transgender recruits at a time when many branches of the US Army are struggling with recruitment.
The former President has criticised what he perceives as ‘woke’ military practices and suggested that some high-ranking officers prioritize diversity, equality, and inclusion over combat readiness. Sources told the Times that even long-serving members could be ousted.
One source allegedly stated: “These people will be forced out at a time when the military can’t recruit enough people. Only the Marine Corps is hitting its numbers for recruitment and some people who will be affected are in very senior positions.”
Earlier, Jr. accused of attempting to provoke WWIII before his father’s potential return to power, following Biden’s authorization for to launch US-supplied missiles into ,
In a seismic shift in US policy, just two months before is set to re-enter the White House following his election victory, he has pledged to curtail American support for and swiftly end the conflict – even before his anticipated return to the Oval Office.
Trump Jr. took to social media to express his concerns: “The Military Industrial Complex seems to want to make sure they get World War 3 going before my father has a chance to create peace and save lives,” he tweeted. “Gotta lock in those $Trillions. Life be damned! ! ! Imbeciles!”
Joining him in criticism was Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, who stated: “On his way out of office, is dangerously trying to start WWIII by authorising the use of US long-range missiles into . The American people gave a mandate on November 5th against these exact America last decisions and do NOT want to fund or fight foreign wars.”
These remarks reflect the apprehension among some Washington insiders who argue that permitting Ukrainian forces to deploy long-range US munitions on Russian territory could intensify the conflict beyond its current scope.
They caution that such a move might provoke a more forceful response from Russian President , potentially endangering American assets or allies.