Trump to kick trans soldiers out of army – Times

US President-elect Donald Trump is planning to ban transgender people from serving in the US military, The Times reported on Monday, citing defense sources. According to the report, the plan would entail removing trans personnel already serving and prohibiting such people from enlisting in the future.

Trump is expected to sign an executive order to such effect shortly after his inauguration on January 20. The move would reportedly affect about 15,000 active service members who are openly transgender. Those targeted would be discharged on medical grounds, deemed unfit to serve on the basis of their gender identification. It is unclear, however, whether they will have to undergo any examination to determine their trans status.