WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This morning, Donald Trump took to Twitter to announce his reversal of President Barack Obama’s decision allowing transgender people to freely serve in the military.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
“This decision is an outrage. This country should and must be a home for transgender people just as much as it is a home for all of us. No matter your gender identity, every person deserves equal rights, including the right to serve in the military. Donald Trump is wrong to deny anyone the right to serve their country. The Sierra Club supports the rights of transgender veterans and those who are serving now.”
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