Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness

On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order emphasizing military readiness and excellence by restricting service for individuals with gender dysphoria, citing the need for high mental and physical standards. This order mandates the Department of Defense to revise policies to exclude those who express a gender identity different from their biological sex, arguing it conflicts with military discipline and cohesion. The action reverses previous inclusivity measures, potentially sparking legal challenges and political debate over discrimination and military policy.