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Study Debunks Trump’s Ban on Transgender Service Members

3/18/2026

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Kati McNamara's analysis challenges the Trump administration, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming transgender individuals should be banned.
The study reviews 58 empirical studies and finds no evidence that transgender service members harm unit cohesion or readiness.
McNamara notes that mental health issues among transgender troops stem from discrimination and stigma and calls for honest research to support service members.

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Story summary

Kati McNamara's analysis challenges the Trump administration, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming transgender individuals should be banned.
The study reviews 58 empirical studies and finds no evidence that transgender service members harm unit cohesion or readiness.
McNamara notes that mental health issues among transgender troops stem from discrimination and stigma and calls for honest research to support service members.