The United States Army has announced an immediate ban on transgender individuals enlisting in the military, alongside the suspension of all medical procedures related to gender transition for active service members.
The decision, disclosed in an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), comes as part of a broader policy shift following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump last month. The Army emphasized that all pending or scheduled gender transition-related treatments are now on hold.
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*"The #USArmy will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members. Stay tuned for more details,"*
the Army posted on X. Further elaborating on the policy change, the statement added, *“Effective immediately, all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria are paused, and all unscheduled, scheduled, or planned medical procedures associated with affirming or facilitating a gender transition for Service members are paused.”*
Despite the policy shift, the Army assured that transgender service members will still be treated with dignity and respect.
The move follows President Trump’s executive orders issued on January 27, 2025, which also reinstated service members who were previously discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine and prohibited transgender individuals from serving in the military.
Trump had initially introduced a similar ban during his first term in 2017, but it was later overturned by President Joe Biden in 2021, allowing transgender individuals to serve openly. With his return to office on January 20, 2025, Trump reinstated the restrictions, effectively reversing Biden’s policy.
The decision has sparked debate, with critics arguing it undermines inclusivity in the military, while supporters say it reinforces military readiness and operational focus.
The #USArmy will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members.
— U.S. Army (@USArmy) February 14, 2025
Stay tuned for more details.
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