Military commanders in the U.S. are now directed to identify transgender troops within their ranks and send them for medical evaluations, potentially leading to their removal from service. This controversial measure supports President Trump’s initiative to exclude transgender individuals from the military, relying on annual health checks that all service members must undergo.
Defense officials reveal that this process has drawn parallels to the previous “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and raises concerns about privacy and the implications for service members’ rights. Rather than reviewing health records to find those with gender dysphoria, the policy allows commanders to disclose the identities of those who do not voluntarily come forward, marking a significant shift in military personnel policy.
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