Hegseth mocks judge for halting transgender ban
- A federal judge in New Jersey issued a temporary ban on the removal of two transgender men from the Air Force, stating that their separation would cause lasting damage to their careers and reputations.
- U.S. District Judge Christine O'Hearn expressed that the policy's enforcement disrupts personal dignity and medical continuity, stating monetary damages cannot repair the loss of military service.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash after mocking Judge Ana Reyes following her ruling against the transgender military ban, leading to condemnation from various groups.
- Judge Reyes called the ban 'soaked in animus and dripping with pretext,' citing Hegseth's statements against the administration's claims.
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Internet drags Pete Hegseth after he mocked judge who blocked Trump's trans military ban
The internet isn’t having it. — (@) After U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mocked a federal judge who temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s ban on transgender military service, the blowback was swift and blistering. In a Saturday afternoon post on X (formerly Twitter), Hegseth referred to U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes as “Commander Reyes” and suggested she report to military bases to train elite troops in an attempt to belittle her a…
Trump's Pentagon chief slams judge for halting transgender ban
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined the mounting criticism of federal judges by President Donald Trump and others in his administration on Saturday, mocking the judge who blocked a ban on transgender troops in the U.S. military and suggesting she had exceeded her authority.
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