Washington - US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would not allow transgender individuals to serve in the US military in any capacity."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," Trump wrote on Twitter.
However, of those on social media voiced their discontent at Trump, calling him a hypocrite in light of how he has readily backtracked in his support of LGBT people during the US Election period.
Thank you to the LGBT community! I will fight for you while Hillary brings in more people that will threaten your freedoms and beliefs.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 14, 2016
Trump's Twitter thread about how transgender people function as a distraction, did not go down well.
. @POTUS anti-trans pronouncement is ugly and wrong. Discrimination isn't patriotic -- allowing all who love this country to serve, is. pic.twitter.com/OVERwxEu61
— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) July 26, 2017
I grew up in a military w/ LGBT people serving in the shadows. We can't let DT turn back the clock on our brave, trans soldiers. #RISEUP
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) July 26, 2017
Trump announces a ban on transgender people in the U.S. military. Disgusting.
This is what he tweeted last year. Trump was never Pro-LGBT. pic.twitter.com/itanTTvpqf
— Denizcan Targaryen (@MrFilmkritik) July 26, 2017
Trump in 2016: I'm much better for the gays ... ask the gays.
Trump in 2017: pic.twitter.com/qyjBqakzMh
— James de Villiers (@pejames) July 26, 2017
Hey Ivanka, James here. Hope all is good, quick question, can you... Erm... Call your dad and have a talk. X https://t.co/yiiL89J3Ap
— James Corden (@JKCorden) July 26, 2017
Trump announced transgender ban while his Defense Secretary was ON VACATION. Essentially confirms a political decision from WH, not DOD led
— Adam Blickstein (@AdamBlickstein) July 26, 2017
Every patriotic American who is qualified to serve in our military should be able to serve. Full stop.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 26, 2017