U.S. military bans transgender individuals from joining and restricts medical procedures, sparking lawsuits.

The U.S. military has banned transgender individuals from joining and paused gender-affirming medical procedures for current service members, following President Trump's executive order. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's memo also halted promotions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria. This move comes as a Gallup poll shows support for transgender troops has dropped from 71% in 2019 to 58% in 2025, with the decline mainly among Republicans and Independents. LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have filed lawsuits challenging the ban.

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