Trump On Transgender Ban: ‘i’m Doing The Military A Great Favor’

Ted Johnson, Variety
Thu, 08/10/2017 - 4:02pm

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump defended his decision to ban transgender individuals from the military, saying that he’s doing the armed forces a “great favor” on an issue he calls “complicated” and “confusing.” Trump, speaking to reporters in Bedminster, N.J., said that he has “great respect” for the transgender community.

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