Summary
A new ban, announced by former President Trump, restricts transgender people from serving in the US military. This affects service members like Maj Kara Corcoran, who must now comply with male regulations, despite identifying as female. Critics argue this policy is unfair, and legal challenges have already been filed.
Key Facts
- Maj Kara Corcoran has served in the US Army for 17 years and recently had to comply with male appearance rules for a graduation ceremony.
- A ban announced by former President Trump in 2025 prevents most transgender people from serving in the US military.
- The policy states those with gender dysphoria cannot serve, as it is considered incompatible with military standards.
- There are officially about 4,200 transgender service members in the US military, though some estimates suggest the number could be 10,000.
- Previous rules under President Obama allowed transgender service, but policies have changed with different administrations.
- Public support for transgender military service is decreasing, with a Gallup poll showing lower support compared to previous years.
- Legal challenges to the ban have been initiated by transgender officers and human rights groups.
