One Thing: ‘It's Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell 2.0.’: Trump’s Trans Service Member Ban

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🗓️ 15 June 2025

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Transgender troops have begun separating from the military under a Pentagon policy dismissing service members who have a diagnosis, history or exhibit symptoms of gender dysphoria. We hear from a transgender service member who says the fallout reminds him of one of the military’s darkest periods. Guest: Benjamin Kibler, US Navy Senior Chief Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we should cover? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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