Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that transgender troops will have 30 days to voluntarily separate from the military following a Supreme Court ruling supporting Trump's executive order. The Pentagon will enforce involuntary separations thereafter. Hegseth emphasized his commitment to the president's agenda, highlighting that nearly 1,000 service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria are potentially affected. The move continues a contentious policy battle over transgender service in the military that began during Trump's presidency and saw a reversal under President Biden.
"In accordance with policy now reinstated, service members who have a current diagnosis or history of or exhibit symptoms consistent with gender dysphoria may elect to separate voluntarily."
"This is the president's agenda," Hegseth said. "This is what the American people voted for, and we're going to continue to relentlessly pursue it."
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