During a House Armed Services Committee meeting, Representative Sara Jacobs confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the military's ban on transgender service members. She pointed out the achievements of three highly qualified transgender women in the armed forces, questioning Hegseth on why the Pentagon would not work to retain such talent. Jacobs emphasized that these women’s identities should not determine their eligibility to serve, directly challenging Hegseth's policies and highlighting the need for inclusivity in military service.
"You are actually kicking out these three highly qualified service members solely because of their identity," she told Hegseth.
Jacobs highlighted the contributions of women in the military, asking the Defense Secretary if the military should work to retain individuals based on exemplary service.
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