Pentagon Not Aware Of Trump Ban On Transgender People Serving In Military

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon seems to have been unaware that President Donald Trump has decided to bar transgender people from the military.

A Pentagon spokesman, Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, refused to answer questions about what Trump’s tweeted announcement means for the current policy, including whether transgender people already serving in the military will be kicked out.

“Call the White House,” he said.

The White House press office did not immediately respond to request for comment.

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  1. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, refused to answer questions about what Trump’s tweeted announcement means for the current policy, including whether transgender people already serving in the military will be kicked out.“Call the White House,” he said.

    No, Captain Jeff, you’re the Pentagon spokesperson. The “president” must have checked in with you guys before making a sweeping change to policy. What’s your statement?!?

  2. The Asshole-elect doesn’t check in with anyone except his imaginary friends.

  3. Does this mean Kellyanne Conway can no longer serve our commander in chief?

  4. Even his imaginary friends only pretend to like him for his money.

  5. What, the military wasn’t watching Fox News last night? They could have anticipated this if they had.

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