Donald Trump made the internet explode again today with these three tweets:
After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow......
-- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
....Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming.....
-- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
....victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you
-- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
Of course it didn't take long for reactions to stream in. Here are some of the more popular ones we spotted:
transgender people show more courage when they leave their fucking houses in the morning than donald trump has shown his entire life
-- Matt Bellassai (@MattBellassai) July 26, 2017
To the members of the transgender community: You are not a "burden." Do not let this president shake you. We support you, we stand with you.
-- Tom Perez (@TomPerez) July 26, 2017
Every patriotic American who is qualified to serve in our military should be able to serve. Full stop.
-- Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 26, 2017
A note: the Department of Defense is the largest single employer of trans people in the country. An estimated 15K are currently serving.
-- Jane Coaston (@cjane87) July 26, 2017
Trans people are not a disruption.
-- Women's March (@womensmarch) July 26, 2017
Trans people are not a disruption.
Trans people are not a disruption.
Trans people are not a disruption.
Thousands of trans service-members on the front lines deserve better from their commander-in-chief, @realDonaldTrump. Contact the ACLU. pic.twitter.com/tr9YroUrKo
-- ACLU National (@ACLU) July 26, 2017
I served on active duty in the U.S. Military. Exclusion of Transgender Americans by @POTUS is not based on facts, it is based on bigotry. https://t.co/DgURRGnMVu
-- Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 26, 2017
so, biggest baddest most $$ military on earth cries about a few trans people 😩 but funds the F-35? 😑 sounds like cowardice 😎💕🌈 #WeGotThis
-- Chelsea E. Manning (@xychelsea) July 26, 2017
This is discrimination, plain and simple. I stand with the brave transgender Americans who selflessly serve our military. https://t.co/VGck60O9G1
-- Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) July 26, 2017
Just spoke to a Trump administration official about the transgender military decision. Here's what they said... pic.twitter.com/eOWdvlxTfd
-- Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) July 26, 2017
If you are a trans service member or reservist please contact me. If you know a trans service member or reservist tell them to contact me. https://t.co/3kdzotIUiT
-- Joshua Block (@JoshACLU) July 26, 2017
Spot any other tweets worth including? Let us know in the comments.
