The military's recent release of data reveals approximately 4,240 active transgender troops, significantly lower than previous estimates of 15,000. This figure, representing about 0.2% of the military workforce, has emerged amid ongoing policy changes under the Trump administration that restrict transgender service members. The military disclosed that it has spent $52 million on gender-affirming healthcare since 2015, with half of the diagnosed troops requiring no medical attention. The data's release came following a federal court ruling demanding the Pentagon to disclose these figures on trans service members.
The Trump administration has characterized the cost of providing care for transgender troops as tremendous, claiming it disrupts the ranks and conflicts with military values.
The military disclosed that only 4,240 service members have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, contrasting sharply with earlier estimates of 15,000 transgender troops.
Since the implementation of policies allowing trans troops to serve openly in 2015, the military has spent $52 million on their gender-affirming medical care.
Data shows that about half of troops diagnosed with gender dysphoria required no medical care, with a quarter needing surgery, highlighting the cost-effectiveness of care.
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