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ArrayLos Angeles, July 27: Calling US President Donald Trump’s policy to ban transgenders in the military a way to “erase progress”, a string of Hollywood celebrities like Kim Kardashian West, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus among many others have strongly condemned the move.
Trump announced Wednesday on Twitter that he had decided to reverse the Obama administration’s decision to allow transgenders to serve openly in the armed forces. “Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail,” Trump tweeted. A 2016 study commissioned by the Pentagon found that Obama’s decision could increase military medical spending anywhere from $2.4 million to $8.4 million annually, a 0.13 per cent increase over current medical spending, reports latimes.com.
Some celebrities were incensed by Trump’s decision, taking to their own social media accounts to voice both their fury and support for the trans-community.
Here’s what they had to say:
Lady Gaga: The message you have just sent has endangered the lives of people all over the United States and overseas bravely serving our nation POTUS. Research says at least half of High School, University Students, and Employed Young People rarely/never discuss mental issues with anyone.
Many of these young people are transgender and suffer daily from the exact types of social isolation and targeting ur message encourages. POTUS Sincerely, did you know of the group you singled out today, 45 per cent of them ages (18 to 24) have attempted suicide already. Within the Trans Community are many also who are strong and brave. They should be able to serve if they wish. To have honour if they do, POTUS.
Miley Cyrus: I am heartbroken today. Please don’t erase our progress! We’ve come so far! For our transgender friends who need someone to talk to , don’t hesitate to reach out to trans lifeline.