US Pres. Donald Trump likes banning things, doesn’t he? First, he imposed a (failed) travel ban on Muslims; still insists on building a wall to bar Mexicans from crossing the border; and he wants to repeal Obamacare so bad. Then he tweeted that transgender soldiers aren’t allowed to serve in the military.
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890193981585444864
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890196164313833472
While the policy isn’t in full effect yet according to White House Spokeswoman Sarah Sanders, his stream of tweets are still alarming and offensive as he wanted to take away their medical aid. He also said that the trans community will cause a “disruption” in the military.
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890197095151546369
This prompted several people, even celebrities like Mark Hamill, Kim Kardashian, and Laverne Cox, to post in solidarity with the trans community. They also made #TransRightsAreHumanRights trend to let Trump know that he shouldn’t ostracize the men and women who are fighting to protect them.
A salute to the 15,000+ transgender patriots now currently serving in the United States Military. #ThankYouLGBT #TransRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/jm5Im4oHUd
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) July 26, 2017
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
i dont know whats so hard to understand. These people want to protect your freedom and you want to take theirs?? #TransRightsAreHumanRights
— Kinky Slinky (@AshmoreMadeline) July 27, 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
What kind of idiot puts restraints on who can protect his country and claims it's for the sake of said country?#TransRightsAreHumanRights
— 🍄🍓 (@winnthegay) July 27, 2017
Cole Sprouse reminded Trump that he avoided armed combat. So he has no right to stop the brave trans soldiers to stop.
Don't let @realDonaldTrump, who's spent his life avoiding armed combat, try and define the image of bravery. #TransRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/Zp6PCyz72R
— Cole M. Sprouse (@colesprouse) July 26, 2017
Zendaya and Camila Cabello, along with many netizens, emphasized that being transgender is not a burden.
Repost repost REPOST!! #TransRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/2hD2GqI9cV
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) July 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/dionnetorio/status/890380872213340160
Transgender people aren't a burden nor should they ever feel that way. Xx #TransRightsAreHumanRights
— Ally Brooke (@AllyBrooke) July 27, 2017
We stand with all those who bravely serve. #TransRightsAreHumanRights https://t.co/eysnA85tcC pic.twitter.com/8vfoRXxUUT
— YouTube (@YouTube) July 26, 2017
transgender friends, we stand proudly with you! you are NOT a burden. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
— HAIM (@HAIMtheband) July 27, 2017
And at the end of the day, a soldier’s gender doesn’t matter once he/she fights and dies in war.
Political cartoon by Tom Morgan #TransRightsAreHumanRights #NoTransBan pic.twitter.com/WJkXQkVZxl
— NastyWomenofNPS (@NastyWomenofNPS) July 27, 2017
Lady Gaga also did the math and schooled Trump on the facts.
The message you have just sent has endangered the lives of people all over the United States and overseas bravely serving our nation @POTUS
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017
Many of these young people are transgender & suffer daily from the exact types of social isolation & targeting ur message encourages @POTUS
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017
. @POTUS Sincerely, did you know of the group you singled out today, 45% of them ages (18 to 24) have attempted suicide already?
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017
Within the Trans Community are many also who are strong & brave. They should be able to serve if they wish. To have honor if they do @POTUS
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017
One netizen even rounded up all the bad things that Trump has done in the past seven months of his administration.
What this evil administration has already done to take away #HumanRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TrumpCrimeFamily #impeach the bum! pic.twitter.com/FRlgkvC2Dq
— Iron Man 2022 💥 (@1IronMan2022) July 27, 2017
We should realize that this isn’t just a problem among the trans community in the US. This kind of discrimination, whether in the military or on the streets, happens daily. And we shouldn’t keep quiet about protecting their rights as human beings.
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