Celebrities React to Donald Trump's Ban on Transgender Individuals in the Military
Celebrities are taking to Twitter this morning to react to the series of tweets Donald Trump sent out, banning transgender individuals from serving in the United States military.
“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. Thank you,” the 71-year-old President tweeted to his millions of followers earlier today.
Now, celebrities are taking to social media to share how unacceptable this policy is.
Are you TRYING to be an asshole? https://t.co/QW9axAScmO
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) July 26, 2017
Banning transgender people from serving our country is simply wrong. We should be so grateful to anybody who wants to serve, not ban them!
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) July 26, 2017
I just want to tell the transgender community that I love you and you ARE supported no matter what. #ProtectTransTroops
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) July 26, 2017
We should be grateful to the people who wish to serve, not turn our backs on them. Banning transgender people is hurtful, baseless and wrong
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) July 26, 2017
Hey trans teens: this man does not represent the overwhelming love, support and pride waiting for you when you step out into the world.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) July 26, 2017
Hey Ivanka, James here. Hope all is good, quick question, can you… Erm… Call your dad and have a talk. X https://t.co/yiiL89J3Ap
— James Corden (@JKCorden) July 26, 2017
Click inside to read more tweets condemning Donald Trump for his new policy…
Certainly every person currently serving in our armed forces exemplifies these qualities. Thank you LGBT of the military, Air Force & Navy. https://t.co/DjifxI3dDc
— zoe kazan (@zoeinthecities) July 26, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump you may be the president in name, but you shame that office & the USA in your treatment of our service men & women today.
— zoe kazan (@zoeinthecities) July 26, 2017
Well, at least Trump isn't announcing major policy change on twitter. Oh, wait… pic.twitter.com/48SV7QQ8aL
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 26, 2017
Despicable https://t.co/dWZjnF8T8s
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) July 26, 2017
History shall record that you are not only the stupidest, most incompetent president ever, but also the cruelest and pettiest. #Shame pic.twitter.com/8R4jVOIYmd
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 26, 2017
I got up sleepy at 6 am and checked twitter and now I'm ready to fight and pacing around my room. Fuuuuuuck this guy.
— Natalie Morales (@nataliemorales) July 26, 2017
I grew up in a military w/ LGBT people serving in the shadows. We can't let DT turn back the clock on our brave, trans soldiers. #RISEUP
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) July 26, 2017
are you joking. we're actually going back in time what's next cis women? then people of color? https://t.co/hjTc5EOsuK
— jj totah (@jjtotah) July 26, 2017
Important to remember:
No LGBT people participated in the trump/Russia/treason to steal the White House. https://t.co/RNTYW3CD7F— steven pasquale (@StevePasquale) July 26, 2017
And who will he come for next? https://t.co/DWu3PRzQhg
— Alan Cumming (@Alancumming) July 26, 2017
Oh, just a reminder that this–NONE OF THIS IS NORMAL.
— Busy Philipps (@Busyphilipps25) July 26, 2017
Paying for these "disruptions" who want to put their lives on the line to protect our country, to protect U? That's too much of a "burden?!" https://t.co/pVtuVa6zQD
— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) July 26, 2017
Government sanctioned discrimination is terrifying on so many levels #transrightsarehumanrights Who will be next on the hit list?
— Anna Paquin (@AnnaPaquin) July 26, 2017
Speaking of people being burdened by tremendous costs and disruption: let's spend $20billion to build a wall… https://t.co/x2eNYHm8rF
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) July 26, 2017
I stand with our trans community. Thank you to the 15,000 who are currently serving our country. We love and appreciate you and ur bravery!!
— Hunter King (@HunterHaleyKing) July 26, 2017
There isn't a more harmful, knife-like word than "burden" to describe LGBTQI people. Cant stop crying. What a horrible thing.
— Mary Lambert (@marylambertsing) July 26, 2017
Anyone who is able, willing, and qualified to serve in the military should be allowed to serve. Period.
— Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) July 26, 2017
THIS makes me sick to my stomach! Trans beauties, you are not a burden. For those already in the military, thank you for your service. �” pic.twitter.com/CEJfbVs3l8
— Cynthia Erivo (@CynthiaEriVo) July 26, 2017
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