Trump's Team Denies Plans to Discharge Transgender Troops

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to office, his transition team has denied reports of plans to discharge transgender military personnel. Incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that no decisions regarding this issue have been made and criticized unnamed sources for spreading speculation. It is estimated that around 15,000 transgender individuals currently serve in the U.S. military, a group that could be affected by any policy changes. Trump previously announced a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military during his first term, which was later upheld by the Supreme Court. However, the current administration has not confirmed any new policies, indicating that official announcements will come directly from Trump or authorized spokespeople. The situation remains uncertain as Trump has made gender issues a focal point of his campaign.