Trump Transition Team Denies Plans to Discharge Transgender Military Members

Incoming administration states no decision has been made on policies affecting transgender service members, pushing back on recent reports.

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has denied reports suggesting plans to discharge all transgender members of the U.S. military.
Incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that no decisions have been finalized regarding transgender military policies.
Approximately 15,000 transgender individuals currently serve in the U.S. military, according to advocacy group SPARTA Pride.
During his first term, Trump attempted to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military, citing medical costs and potential disruptions, but implemented a narrower policy after legal challenges.
Trump has made gender-related policies a focal point of his political platform, including pledges to restrict gender-affirming care for minors and other measures targeting transgender rights.