Here’s What Everyone Is Saying About Donald Trump’s Attack On Transgender People

This morning, President Trump took to Twitter to announce a ban on transgender Americans serving in the military, despite the fact there are already an estimated 4,000 transgender people serving in the military.

After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow……

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017

….Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming…..

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017

….victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017

In June 2016, President Obama lifted the transgender ban but President Trump is determined to undo the progress made towards LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.

Lawmakers, reporters and commentators are already taking to Twitter with their reactions.

Transgender Americans are serving honorably in our military. We stand with these patriots.

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 26, 2017

Pres Trump dedicated to putting radical Muslims in graves whereas Pres Obama was dedicated to putting men in the ladies room. #MAGA

— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) July 26, 2017

Simply being transgender in this ugly world requires an incredible amount of bravery & strength. Trump is a coward, and also a draft dodger.

— Lauren Duca (@laurenduca) July 26, 2017

Grateful to Americans, including LGBT, willing to sacrifice & risk their life in military service- more than draft dodger Trump ever did🏳️‍🌈

— Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@ananavarro) July 26, 2017

Meanwhile, the ACLU is gearing up for a fight.

Thousands of trans service-members on the front lines deserve better from their commander-in-chief, @realDonaldTrump. Contact the ACLU. pic.twitter.com/tr9YroUrKo

— ACLU (@ACLU) July 26, 2017