‘I’m Being Kicked Out’: A Trans Military Commander Confronts Trump’s Ban

Recent figures from the Defense Department reported 4,240 — or 0.2 percent — of about 2 million service members have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Data from previous years by advocacy groups has calculated the number to be much higher, at around 15,000.

Trump unveiled the plan in an executive order on inauguration day. The basis for the order, which Trump also enacted during his first term, is the argument that gender dysphoria is incompatible with military service.”  

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/05/09/trans-military-commander-confronts-trumps-ban-00339091

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