US Pres. Donald Trump likes banning things, doesn’t he? First, he imposed a (failed) travel ban on Muslims; still insists on building a wall to bar Mexicans from crossing the border; and he wants to repeal Obamacare so bad. Then he tweeted that transgender soldiers aren’t allowed to serve in the military.

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

While the policy isn’t in full effect yet according to White House Spokeswoman Sarah Sanders, his stream of tweets are still alarming and offensive as he wanted to take away their medical aid. He also said that the trans community will cause a “disruption” in the military.

….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

This prompted several people, even celebrities like Mark Hamill, Kim Kardashian, and Laverne Cox, to post in solidarity with the trans community. They also made #TransRightsAreHumanRights trend to let Trump know that he shouldn’t ostracize the men and women who are fighting to protect them.

A salute to the 15,000+ transgender patriots now currently serving in the United States Military. #ThankYouLGBT #TransRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/jm5Im4oHUd

— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) July 26, 2017

Banning transgender people from serving our country is simply wrong. We should be so grateful to anybody who wants to serve!

— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) July 26, 2017

i dont know whats so hard to understand. These people want to protect your freedom and you want to take theirs?? #TransRightsAreHumanRights

— Kinky Slinky (@AshmoreMadeline) July 27, 2017

To all the trans folks currently serving in the military thank you for your service. I am sorry your "commander in chief" doesn't value it.

— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) July 26, 2017

What kind of idiot puts restraints on who can protect his country and claims it's for the sake of said country?#TransRightsAreHumanRights

— 🍄🍓 (@winnthegay) July 27, 2017

Cole Sprouse reminded Trump that he avoided armed combat. So he has no right to stop the brave trans soldiers to stop.

Don't let @realDonaldTrump, who's spent his life avoiding armed combat, try and define the image of bravery. #TransRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/Zp6PCyz72R

— Cole M. Sprouse (@colesprouse) July 26, 2017

Zendaya and Camila Cabello, along with many netizens, emphasized that being transgender is not a burden.

Repost repost REPOST!! #TransRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/2hD2GqI9cV

— Zendaya (@Zendaya) July 26, 2017

https://twitter.com/dionnetorio/status/890380872213340160

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXB7acBAvDP/?taken-by=camila_cabello&hl=en

Transgender people aren't a burden nor should they ever feel that way. Xx #TransRightsAreHumanRights

— Ally Brooke (@AllyBrooke) July 27, 2017

We stand with all those who bravely serve. #TransRightsAreHumanRights https://t.co/eysnA85tcC pic.twitter.com/8vfoRXxUUT

— YouTube (@YouTube) July 26, 2017

transgender friends, we stand proudly with you! you are NOT a burden. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

— HAIM (@HAIMtheband) July 27, 2017

And at the end of the day, a soldier’s gender doesn’t matter once he/she fights and dies in war.

Political cartoon by Tom Morgan #TransRightsAreHumanRights #NoTransBan pic.twitter.com/WJkXQkVZxl

— NastyWomenofNPS (@NastyWomenofNPS) July 27, 2017

Lady Gaga also did the math and schooled Trump on the facts.

The message you have just sent has endangered the lives of people all over the United States and overseas bravely serving our nation @POTUS

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017

Many of these young people are transgender & suffer daily from the exact types of social isolation & targeting ur message encourages @POTUS

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017

. @POTUS Sincerely, did you know of the group you singled out today, 45% of them ages (18 to 24) have attempted suicide already?

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017

Within the Trans Community are many also who are strong & brave. They should be able to serve if they wish. To have honor if they do @POTUS

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017

One netizen even rounded up all the bad things that Trump has done in the past seven months of his administration.

What this evil administration has already done to take away #HumanRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TrumpCrimeFamily #impeach the bum! pic.twitter.com/FRlgkvC2Dq

— Iron Man 2022 💥 (@1IronMan2022) July 27, 2017

We should realize that this isn’t just a problem among the trans community in the US. This kind of discrimination, whether in the military or on the streets, happens daily. And we shouldn’t keep quiet about protecting their rights as human beings.

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