What Trump's trans military ban means for troops, veterans
KPBS Midday Edition · KPBS
February 3, 202512m 20s
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Show Notes
A new executive order by President Donald Trump would ban transgender troops from serving openly in the military.
An estimated 15,000 to 25,000 transgender military personnel serve in the U.S. military.
Trump’s executive order gives the Pentagon two months to change its current policy which allows trans troops to serve openly. Several lawsuits have been filed against the ban.
On Midday Edition Monday, we discuss the implications of the order for transgender troops and veterans in San Diego County.
Guest:
- Veronica Zerrer, retired U.S. Army Major; advisory council co-chair for the LGBT Center's Veterans Wall of Honor