UPDATE 1:36 P.M. EST: More celebs have reacted to POTUS’ gross tweets. They’ve been added (below). Scroll to check them out!
Donald Trump wants to beef up our military at any cost… except the cost of transgender troops, apparently.
On Wednesday, the president announced that after consultation with “Generals and military experts” — aka Mike Pence and his buddies from gay conversion camp, probably — trans service members would no longer be able to serve in the U.S. military.
POTUS cited the “tremendous medical costs and disruption” trans troops require as the reason behind his decision, which many responders pointed out was an utter load of bullshit.
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Unsurprisingly, Trump’s announcement launched missiles of outrage on Twitter. Critics pointed out that not only was the decision unnecessary and discriminatory, but it also completely undermined the readiness of the U.S. military.
Also, kicking out 15,000 service members willing to fight for their country is without a doubt the least patriotic thing we’ve ever heard. Then again, so is Trump’s MAGA scam.
See the responses from the Joke in Chief’s latest infuriating policy announcement (below).
Banning transgender people from serving our country is simply wrong. We should be so grateful to anybody who wants to serve!
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) July 26, 2017
My heart breaks today for the bigotry this monster continues to put forward. Trans people are NOT a burden in ANY capacity.
— Best Coast (@BestCoast) July 26, 2017
After consultation with our staff, here is our current statement regarding @POTUS‘s transgender service tweets. “FUCK YOU.”
— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) July 26, 2017
I know transgender service members and vets who have done more to serve their country than @realdonaldtrump has in his entire life.
— Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) July 26, 2017
.@POTUS‘ short-sighted and discriminatory policy against transgender service members will make America less safe. https://t.co/NoVl94lDiE
— Rep. Dan Kildee (@RepDanKildee) July 26, 2017
This transphobia cannot be tolerated. They are human beings too and they deserve to represent their country just like anyone else
— Luke Waltham (@lukewaltham) July 26, 2017
Mr. President, transgender soldiers have been fighting and dying for our country IN OUR MILITARY. You should thank them for their service.
— Rep. Ted Deutch (@RepTedDeutch) July 26, 2017
Transgender servicemembers aren’t a distraction, they are dedicated patriots. We welcome their service & honor their love of country. #LGBT
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) July 26, 2017
This is a disgrace, for our 15,000 #transgender service members and for #military readiness. https://t.co/m3VgbrBF7o
— NCLR🏳️‍🌈 (@NCLRights) July 26, 2017
I can’t think of a less patriotic stance than telling people who are willing to fight and die for this country that they’re not welcome
— Joshua Topolsky (@joshuatopolsky) July 26, 2017
There are many ways to serve our communities/countries. Trans folk have done vital work, putting bodies on the line unlike @realDonaldTrump
— Janet Mock (@janetmock) July 26, 2017
I stand w/ the thousands of current military service members. This is NOT how a Commander in Chief acts. https://t.co/7D3SiCNHCe @nytimes
— (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) July 26, 2017
RAND study on transgender military service members found it would increase DoD healthcare costs by 0.005-0.017%: https://t.co/rFdCGaPejq pic.twitter.com/3t6zlo9bmb
— Andrew Couts (@AndrewCouts) July 26, 2017
The military’s & Trump’s new transgender ban will affect an est. 2000-6000 active service-members in the all-volunteer US military https://t.co/cMbA3wfKoN
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) July 26, 2017
Almost half a trillion dollars have been spent to develop the F-35…but the medical costs for transgender service personnel is too much? pic.twitter.com/HEfzbCAd3P
— Raising Fabulous (@RaisingFabulous) July 26, 2017
As trans women and men We have never asked for anything other than to live our life as our authentic self this hate has to stop!
— candis cayne (@candiscayne) July 26, 2017
What a difference a year makes. Trump’s decision to ban #transgender service members is unpatriotic, cruel & disastrous to our security. pic.twitter.com/myVnR9xc7O
— Mike Quigley (@RepMikeQuigley) July 26, 2017
His admin. will stop at nothing to implement its anti-LGBTQ ideology – even if it means denying some of our bravest the right to serve.
— GLAAD (@glaad) July 26, 2017
Furthermore, this puts the careers of patriotic transgender Americans on the line who want nothing more than to serve their country.
— GLAAD (@glaad) July 26, 2017
We should be grateful to the people who wish to serve, not turn our backs on them. Banning transgender people is hurtful, baseless and wrong
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) July 26, 2017
ALL those who defend our right to live freely should be able to serve freely! There are THOUSANDS currently serving! #ProtectTransTroops
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) July 26, 2017
I just want to tell the transgender community that I love you and you ARE supported no matter what. #ProtectTransTroops
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) July 26, 2017
History shall record that you are not only the stupidest, most incompetent president ever, but also the cruelest and pettiest. #Shame pic.twitter.com/8R4jVOIYmd
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 26, 2017
Are you TRYING to be an asshole? https://t.co/QW9axAScmO
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) July 26, 2017
Well, at least Trump isn’t announcing major policy change on twitter. Oh, wait… pic.twitter.com/48SV7QQ8aL
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 26, 2017
He is a liar who will continue to strip our community of our rights…and literally “threatens our freedoms and beliefs” every day. pic.twitter.com/wdVwMicRJd
— Sasha Velour (@sasha_velour) July 26, 2017
#ProtectTransTroops #ProtectTransTroops #ProtectTransTroops #ProtectTransTroops #ProtectTransTroops #ProtectTransTroops !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) July 26, 2017
From a report commissioned by the pentagon last year. Let’s not tolerate blatant transphobia under the guise of some huge ‘financial burden’ pic.twitter.com/1wz1bvaB0O
— troye sivan (@troyesivan) July 26, 2017
Every single trans person is braver than Donald Trump
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) July 26, 2017
To all the trans folks currently serving in the military thank you for your service. I am sorry your “commander in chief” doesn’t value it.
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) July 26, 2017
#transrightsarehumanrights
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) July 26, 2017
Repost repost REPOST!! #TransRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/2hD2GqI9cV
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) July 26, 2017
Grateful to Americans, including LGBT, willing to sacrifice & risk their life in military service- more than draft dodger Trump ever did🏳️‍🌈
— Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) July 26, 2017
Well, kudos to Aesop. It turns out ‘The Frogs Who Desired a King’ wasn’t a fable, it was an actual bloody prediction. pic.twitter.com/tIwOuSdtQD
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 26, 2017
What a disgrace.
We honor the service of EVERY troop, trans and cis-gendered alike.
[Image via C-SPAN.]
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