Pentagon Orders Expulsion of Transgender Soldiers Within 30 Days

The Trump administration enforces a ban on transgender individuals in the military, citing concerns over medical and operational readiness.

A new Pentagon directive mandates the identification and removal of transgender soldiers from the U.S. military unless they meet strict exception criteria.
The policy follows a January order by President Trump, who claims transgender service members undermine military cohesion and effectiveness.
The directive prohibits transgender individuals from joining the military and ends coverage for gender-affirming medical procedures through military healthcare.
Critics argue the decision is ideologically driven and could harm military readiness by forcing experienced personnel out of service.
Estimates of affected individuals vary, with LGBTQ+ advocates suggesting up to 15,000 transgender soldiers, while official counts indicate a few thousand.