Transgender staff sergeant Cathrine Schmid emphasized, "Over the past three years, we've fought to prove that transgender people are not a burden, a hindrance, or a distraction. We are an equal and contributing part of this society just as much as any other group, and this development vindicates that basic principle."
A source familiar with Trump's decision warned, 'this decision would be a poor one at a time when the military can't recruit enough people.' They added, 'Abruptly discharging 15,000-plus service members, especially given that the military's recruiting targets fell short by 41,000 last year, adds to concerns about military readiness.'
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