Trump bars transgender people from US military

President reverses Obama-era policy, citing 'costs and disruption' to armed forces

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Donald Trump has banned transgender people from serving in the US military "in any capacity".

He announced the move in a series of tweets, saying he had come to the decision "after consultation with my generals and military experts".

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