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President Donald Trump just made a huge announcement through his favorite outlet, Twitter that reverse a policy in which former president Barack Obama enacted before leaving office.
He went on Twitter to make the sweeping announcement that transgenders will no longer be allowed to serve in “any capacity” in the military.
Obama’s new policy was set to begin July 1.
Trump’s tweets come as the big healthcare debate continues on capital hill, and the investigation on whether his campaign colluded on the election with Russia becomes big headlines across the nation.
See his tweets below.
After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow……
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
….Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
….victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017