Service Members Uncertain as Supreme Court Allows Trump's Transgender Military Ban
WASHINGTON ( DC News Now — On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to implement its ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. This decision follows extensive legal battles; however, the controversy continues.
Active duty personnel and veterans informed DC News Now that this news is heartbreaking, but they will keep performing their duties until instructed differently.
The Trump administration has claimed that allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military negatively impacts operational preparedness.
In late February, the Department of Defense announced that transgender service members would have to leave within 60 days, aligning with President Trump’s executive directive. However, multiple legal challenges postponed this until Tuesday.
“When the Supreme Court ruled, I and thousands of other transgender service members were doing our duty,” said Space Force Col. Bree Fram. “I was helping define the future of our military’s capability in space. And thousands of others were doing exactly what this government has asked of them.”
Fram talked with DC News Now in an individual capacity and clarified that her opinions do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or the U.S. government.
"We sense a lack of appreciation, even after years of service and commitment to this country, where we've achieved success through our own merit," Fram stated.
Lindsay Church, a transgender Navy veteran and the executive director of Minority Veterans of America, mentioned that this situation is causing significant distress among transgender service members.
"People aren't sure about their living situation, employment prospects, or access to healthcare," Church stated.
Church stated that the decisions made by the lower courts indicate that the ban is not based on merit.
"If you struggle to identify instances or justifications for removing transgender service members, examining their medical records demonstrates that they do not detract from or distract us when it comes to maintaining military readiness," Church stated.
Fram said the policy will cause real harm while court cases play out.
It’s challenging to determine — how do we proceed? Yet, we will continue moving ahead, and as long as we can, we’ll wear the uniform and fulfill our mission," Fram stated. "I have dedicated more than 22 years of my life serving my country in uniform. This commitment does not intend to conclude, regardless of whether I am still wearing the uniform or not.
The Department of Defense said Tuesday that officials are currently determining the next steps.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tweeted on X Tuesday, "No More Trans @ DoD."
Before the ruling, he stated, "We are moving past wokeness and frailty. No more gender pronouns, no more fixation on climate change, no more urgent vaccine requirements, and no more men wearing dresses. We're through with all of that."
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