This morning, Donald Trump announced via Twitter that he was reinstating a ban that restricted transgender people from openly serving in the military, citing financial concerns about paying for trans-specific medical treatments. We're not happy, and all good corners of the Internet are fuming. Commiserate with LGBTQ friends and get motivated to fight back with reactions from Twitter.
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
Trans people are real people with worth who are not a burden and a troll in a bad suit with tiny hands & a tiny mind doesn't change that.
— Jon Risinger (@JonRisinger) July 26, 2017
Are you TRYING to be an asshole? https://t.co/QW9axAScmO
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) July 26, 2017
"BREAKING: Trump: Transgender people will not be allowed to serve `in any capacity' in the US military." ODIOUS OGRE.
— St. Vincent (@st_vincent) 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
transgender people show more courage when they leave their fucking houses in the morning than donald trump has shown his entire life
— Matt Bellassai (@MattBellassai) July 26, 2017
I'm starting to think they don't know what these letters actually stand for. https://t.co/ieznVV5Gio
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) July 26, 2017
Hey Ivanka, James here. Hope all is good, quick question, can you... Erm... Call your dad and have a talk. X https://t.co/yiiL89J3Ap
— James Corden (@JKCorden) July 26, 2017
69 years ago, President Truman desegregated the US Military. This morning, @POTUS turned anti-#trans prejudice into policy.
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) July 26, 2017
Every patriotic American who is qualified to serve in our military should be able to serve. Full stop.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 26, 2017
Oh, just a reminder that this--NONE OF THIS IS NORMAL.
— Busy Philipps (@Busyphilipps25) July 26, 2017
so, biggest baddest most $ military on earth cries about a few trans people 😩 but funds the F-35? 😑 sounds like cowardice 😎💕🌈 #WeGotThis
— Chelsea E. Manning (@xychelsea) July 26, 2017
Every single trans person who has served or WILL serve in our military is braver, stronger & a better patriot & human than @realDonaldTrump
— zoe kazan (@zoeinthecities) July 26, 2017
Transgender Americans are serving honorably in our military. We stand with these patriots.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 26, 2017
Every single trans person is braver than Donald Trump
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) July 26, 2017
6/14/16 https://t.co/K84Wd8nd7c
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 26, 2017
I stand with the brave transgender Americans who selflessly serve our military. you are loved and needed.
— D∆WN (@DawnRichard) July 26, 2017
Trolling at its finest from a man who's never served & shown up the way trans servicefolk have & are https://t.co/r8f6vW2N4J
— Janet Mock (@janetmock) July 26, 2017
Donald Trump wants trans people to be miserable because it plays great for politics. Stay focused. Stay above it. Feel it all.
— Robyn Kanner (@robynkanner) July 26, 2017
I would never have the guts to fight on the front lines for this country, so thank you to the transgender individuals that do.
— Abbi Crutchfield (@curlycomedy) July 26, 2017
There are 15,000 patriotic transgender Americans in the US military fighting for all of us. What happened to your promise to fight for them? https://t.co/WzjypVC8Sr
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) July 26, 2017
. @realDonaldTrump, meet Kristin Beck, former Navy SEAL Team 6. She's trans. She's got a bronze star, purple heart & more courage than most. pic.twitter.com/qiSvdL7V6k
— Miles Kahn (@mileskahn) July 26, 2017
donald trump is a monster and he must be stopped . to my trans friends , please do not let his evil words into your beautiful hearts .
— wrabel. \rā-bəl\ (@wrabel) July 26, 2017
Here's your reminder that more LGBT people have fought & died for this country than members of the Trump's family. #trans
— Vinay A. Ramesh (@vinaytion) July 26, 2017
Donald Trump, who dodged the draft 5 times, is trying to rally his base by targeting LGBT w hate. Shame on our military if they stay silent.
— Amy Siskind (@Amy_Siskind) July 26, 2017
The only thing – only thing – that matters when it comes to allowing military personnel to serve is whether or not they can handle the job.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) July 26, 2017
By attacking thousands of troops, @realDonaldTrump makes clear that he cares more about extreme ideology than military readiness.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) July 26, 2017
. @realDonaldTrump can pretend this is a military decision, but it isn't. Banning troops on gender identity is shameful & makes us less safe.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) 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
Trump is banning all transgenders from the military. To those who believed Trump would be a friend to LGBTs, time to admit you were conned.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 26, 2017
Donald: With your ban on trans people from the military, you are on notice that you just pissed off the wrong community. You will regret it.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 26, 2017
Invidious discrimination against any group must be opposed by all. Straight/Cis allies: Will you stand with LGBTs? #TransRightsAreHumanRights
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 26, 2017
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