US President Donald Trump is considering to impose a ban on transgenders participation in any form of military service.
An abrupt decision made by Trump was announced on his Twitter. The rnstatement of trump saying “the tremendous medical costs and disruptions”rn of transgenders in military was not affordable for American forces.
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rnMr. Prez had brief discussions with generals and military people, but rnhowever Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was just given one day notice aboutrn the decision to reverse the year old policy of allowing transgenders inrn army.
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rnThe announcement came in at the time when there was a squabble in rnCapitol Hill over taxpayer money should or should not go for hormone rntherapy and gender transition services for transgenders. Around $270 rnbillion package from security and defense is under the knife due to the rndispute. A vote will take place in this week to consider about the rnpackage.
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rnRather than tackling and resolving the issue faced in Capitol, Presidentrn decided to impose a ban on the whole policy banning transgenders from rnmilitary services.
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rnAs expected, civil rights groups and transgender advocacy groups have rngot furious over the ban decision taken by Trump in haste. Some groups rnare considering to challenge the ban in court.
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rnA year ago, the policy of allowing transgenders openly in the army was initiated by the then President Barrack Obama.
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rnThe details of the ban and other enquires were unanswered by the White House officials.