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House Democrats call on Trump, Hegseth to reverse trans military ban

  • Senator John Fetterman called on President Donald Trump to rescind an executive order banning transgender troops, stating that such a ban is not 'woke'.
  • Trump's order instructs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to revise the Pentagon's policy, possibly leading to a ban on transgender military service.
  • Fetterman emphasized the importance of honoring every service member's dignity, independent of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
  • The executive order has faced backlash from activist groups, who claim it harms military readiness and challenges the ban's legality.
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Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner

Fetterman calls on Trump to rescind executive order on transgenders in military - Washington Examiner

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called on President Donald Trump to rescind part of his executive order on prioritizing military excellence and readiness concerning transgender members of the military. Fetterman posted a video to his X account where he declared himself “unapologetically pro the LGBTQ community” before asking the Trump administration to reverse the order. I want @DeptofDefense to be the most lethal force in human history—I will alway…

·Washington, United States
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Brown Daily HeraldBrown Daily Herald

Brown Democrats organize locally after Trump inauguration

In the wake of the new Trump administration, students in Brown Democrats are refocusing efforts on local legislative advocacy, conducting community outreach and reflecting on the current state of the Democratic Party.Brown Dems Vice President Sylvie Watts '26 said that taking action is "more important and more necessary" in the current political context.On Jan. 28, President Trump signed an executive order limiting gender-affirming health care f…

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The HillThe Hill

House Democrats call on Trump, Hegseth to reverse trans military ban

A group of House Democrats is urging President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to halt enforcement of a ban on transgender service members.  In a Jan. 27 executive order, Trump barred transgender people from serving openly in the military, claiming that allowing trans individuals to serve in the armed forces threatens its readiness and…

·Washington, United States
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InquirerInquirer

John Fetterman calls on Trump to rescind transgender military ban order, saying it’s not about ‘woke’

Fetterman said he wants the Department of Defense “to be the most lethal force in human history,” but he will “never vote to degrade anyone.”

·Philadelphia, United States
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The AdvocateThe Advocate

Democratic lawmakers lead congressional push to reverse Trump’s transgender military ban

California Democratic U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs is leading the charge.

·Los Angeles, United States
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The Advocate broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
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