An Inauguration Day order from President Donald Trump claims that being transgender “conflicts with a soldier’s commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle, even in one’s personal life” and is harmful to military readiness. It requires Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to issue a revised policy.
- January 20, 2025: Trump clears the way to ban transgender people from military service
- January 28, 2025: Trump signs new executive orders targeting transgender service members, military DEI programs