Trump Signs Orders Banning Transgender Troops, Ending DEI in Military

President Donald Trump is set to sign a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping military policies, including a ban on transgender individuals serving in the armed forces and the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These orders will revoke policies established by the Biden administration, which reinstated transgender service members and allowed for gender-affirming medical care. Trump's latest orders will establish new guidelines prioritizing military readiness and explicitly restrict pronoun usage and facility access based on biological sex. Additionally, Trump plans to reinstate service members discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccinations, including back pay and restoration of ranks. This move reflects Trump's ongoing campaign against what he describes as 'gender insanity' in military practices. The orders are expected to direct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to implement these changes effectively.