Monday, December 11, 2017

DNC on Pentagon Accepting Transgender Service Members

Today, the Pentagon announced it would comply with a court order that requires the armed forces to enlist transgender people while litigation over Donald Trump’s illegal transgender military ban continues. DNC spokesperson Joel Kasnetz responded:

“In a series of important legal developments, the courts have rebuked the Trump/Pence administration’s policy of discrimination against transgender people.

“We must be clear: All capable and willing Americans should be able to serve in our armed forces. This is not only the right thing to do, but it will also make our military stronger and more united than ever before. We look forward to a world where transgender people are recognized for their humanity, not degraded and attacked as they are by this administration.”