Here are all of Trump's executive orders that have targeted transgender people — so far
He's going after diversity programs, transgender students, and more with executive orders that will most definitely be contested in court.
February 2, 2025
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Exclusion will be the norm in the military Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump want
Opinion: Arrogance, lying, philandering, misogynism, racism, and homophobia are the new qualifications for Defense secretary, writes John Casey.
January 14, 2025
JFK appointed the 'best and brightest,' as Trump nominates the buffonish, befuddled, and brain-wormed
If Trump’s election was the apocalypse, this week has been a never-ending April Fools, writes John Casey.
November 17, 2024
Pentagon Cancels Drag Show at Nevada Air Force Base Ahead of Pride Month
The move stands in opposition to the message of LGBTQ+ support the Biden Administration has been sending publicly.
June 1, 2023
Hagel Confirmed As Defense Secretary
As defense secretary, Hagel faces budget cuts and introducing more thorough benefits and rights for same-sex partners of military personnel.
February 26, 2013
WATCH: Defense Secretary Celebrates Pride
The Defense Department is marking LGBT Pride Month for the first time with a video message from Secretary Panetta and an event later this month.
June 15, 2012
Former Defense Secretary Gates Will Lead Boy Scouts
Robert Gates assisted in the repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell,' and now goes to an organization lifting a ban on gay youth.
October 30, 2013
Defense secretary Gates sidesteps question on Pace apology
Defense secretary Robert Gates declined to say Sunday whether the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff should apologize for his remark that homosexual acts are immoral or whether it was a slur on gay members of the armed forces.
March 19, 2007
New Defense Sec. 'Open-Minded' on Trans Military Ban
Just five days after being sworn in, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter indicated that he wants everyone who is willing and able to serve to be able to do so -- and the White House agrees.
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February 23, 2015
Barney Frank Strongly Opposes Chuck Hagel for Defense Secretary
Hagel's negative statements and actions regarding LGBT people should disqualify him from consideration, Frank says.
January 1, 2013
Dear Ash Carter: You Have Big Shoes To Fill
The next Defense secretary will likely have to carry the mantle of fully integrating all LGBT people into the military. Is Ash Carter game to do it?
December 23, 2014
Ash Carter, Defense Secretary Who Supported Trans Soldiers, Dies at 68
He led the Department of Defense's effort to include transgender service members in the ranks of the U.S. military.
October 25, 2022
Trump’s Secretary of Defense Pick Opposes LGBT People, Women Serving in Military
James Mattis believes "don't ask, don't tell" shouldn't have been repealed.
December 2, 2016
Former secretary of Defense urges Congress to 'revisit' gay ban
Former secretary of Defense William Cohen said Tuesday that congressional leaders should take another look at the military's antigay "don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding gay service personnel.
January 3, 2007
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Who Is Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host who doesn’t wash his hands that Trump nominated for Defense Secretary?
Trump is trying to burn down the American government.
November 14, 2024
Pete Hegseth receives jeers from U.S. service members’ families at military base in Germany
The Defense secretary did not receive a warm welcome on his first foreign trip.
February 11, 2025
Report: Trump Admin Crafts Guidance on Implementing Trans Military Ban
The White House reportedly has sent the guidance to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
August 5, 2017