President Donald Trump took to Twitter to announce on Wednesday morning that the U.S. government will no longer “accept or allow” transgender people to serve in the military. After the message was posted, a bevy of celebrities took to social media to share their reaction.
In a series of tweets, President Trump wrote:
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“After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow…..,” he wrote.
“Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming…..,” he added.
“….victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you,” he concluded.
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After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow……
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
….Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
….victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
Among actors and other stars, the general sentiment was outrage. Keep scrolling to see celebrity Twitter reactions to the transgender military ban.
Celebrity Reactions to Donald Trump’s Transgender Ban
One of the first celebrities to react was Star Trek alum George Takei.
“History shall record that you are not only the stupidest, most incompetent president ever, but also the cruelest and pettiest,” he tweeted minutes after the news broke.
Invidious discrimination against any group must be opposed by all. Straight/Cis allies: Will you stand with LGBTs?#TransRightsAreHumanRights
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 26, 2017
Takei later added a call to action, writing, “Invidious discrimination against any group must be opposed by all. Straight/Cis allies: Will you stand with LGBTs?”
Comedian Billy Eichner questioned if the people who voted for Donald Trump were aware of the direction that the former Apprentice star would take while in the Oval Office.
“I hope deep down Trump voters realize the increasing amount of psychological & perhaps even physical damage they’ve done to fellow Americans,” he tweeted.
I hope deep down Trump voters realize the increasing amount of psychological & perhaps even physical damage they’ve done to fellow Americans
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) July 26, 2017
Celebrity Reactions to Donald Trump’s Transgender Ban
Pineapple Express star Seth Rogen retweeted a message from Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, in which she voiced her support for the LGBTQ community.
I’m starting to think they don’t know what these letters actually stand for. https://t.co/ieznVV5Gio
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) July 26, 2017
“I’m starting to think they don’t know what these letters actually stand for,” Rogen commented.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who portrays Mitchell Pritchett on ABC’s Modern Family, believes that the President is making a statement filled with “hate” and “discrimination.”
“Sending a message that hate & discrimination should be tolerated if it saves us money. A shameful yet unsurprising new low. #EqualityForAll,” he tweeted.
Sending a message that hate & discrimination should be tolerated if it saves us money. A shameful yet unsurprising new low. #EqualityForAll pic.twitter.com/W8bCub1hMq
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) July 26, 2017
Celebrity Reactions to Donald Trump’s Transgender Ban
Late Late Show host James Corden tried reaching out to Ivanka to have her attempt to change her father’s decision.
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
“Hey Ivanka, James here. Hope all is good, quick question, can you…Erm… Call your dad and have a talk. X,” he tweeted.
Comedian Sandra Bernhard lashed out at Caitlyn Jenner, who has been an outspoken supporter of President Trump and is transgendered.
“@Caitlyn_Jenner wake up sweetheart give Your wonderful president a call & discuss #noTransgender in military congrats on a great choice!” she wrote.
@Caitlyn_Jenner wake up sweetheart give Your wonderful president a call & discuss #noTransgender in military congrats on a great choice!
— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) July 26, 2017
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