Politics & Government

‘I’m serving. I disagree’: Military responds to Trump’s transgender ban

President Donald Trump speaks at the Covelli Centre, Tuesday, July 25, 2017, in Youngstown, Ohio.
President Donald Trump speaks at the Covelli Centre, Tuesday, July 25, 2017, in Youngstown, Ohio. AP

President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that transgender people would not be allowed to serve in the U.S. military.

The president’s tweets caused immediate reaction from military veterans, many condemning the move while some supported it.

This story was originally published July 26, 2017 at 6:44 AM with the headline "‘I’m serving. I disagree’: Military responds to Trump’s transgender ban."

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