The Republican National Committee has approved a resolution supporting President Donald Trump's proposed ban on transgender military service members.
And along the way, GOPers decided that being transgender is “a disqualifying psychological and physical” condition.
From the AP:
In a resolution passed at its annual winter meeting Friday, the committee voted to support Trump’s August demand that military recruitment policy consider transgender as “a disqualifying psychological and physical” condition
Trump’s order has suffered legal setbacks. Three federal courts have ruled against the ban, prompting the RNC to take the position standing with Trump.
An effect of one court ruling was that the military would be required to allow transgender people to enlist beginning Jan. 1.
The issue has divided the GOP. Some Republicans in the Senate, including military veterans Joni Ernst of Iowa and John McCain of Arizona, have objected to Trump’s ban.
The Defense Department is undertaking a review of recruiting policies, a process expected to be completed in the coming months. RNC member Bob Kabel said he expects Trump to abide by the recommendations in the Pentagon’s review.
As the article mentions, not all Republicans agree with this anti-trans position. Here's a few more:
Americans who are willing & able should be allowed to serve U.S. regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity— Rep. Charlie Dent (@RepCharlieDent) July 26, 2017
Senator Hatch's full comments on the issue of transgender Americans in the military. #utpol pic.twitter.com/EDS6JRXJaj— Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) July 26, 2017
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