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Trump signed an executive order banning transgender individuals from the military. Currently, there are about 15,000 transgender service members, but they are non-deployable, meaning they cannot participate in combat. This situation results in significant costs to taxpayers, as many transgender individuals medically separate from the military, often receiving 80 to 100% disability benefits, which can amount to $200,000 annually for healthcare, including hormone treatments covered by the VA. Additionally, gender dysphoria is recognized as a mental illness, raising concerns about the military's role in such matters. The decision to ban transgender individuals is framed as a response to these issues, emphasizing that the military should not be a platform for medical experimentation.