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Justice Department Tells Judge to Ignore Anti-Trans X Posts

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 6:27 PM UTC · How we work

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Justice Dept. Seeks Silence

Justice Department asks Judge Ana Reyes to disregard social-media statements in the transgender military ban case.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted anti-transgender remarks on official X accounts.
On February 27, 2025, Pentagon’s X account said transgender members are disqualified without exemption.
Judge Ana Reyes described the ban as “soaked in animus and dripping with pretext” in March.

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Hegseth Revamps Training

Hegseth plans to fire senior officers who support inclusive policies.
He aims to replace current curricula with combat-focused training emphasizing a “warrior ethos.”
He describes the military as “woke” and “weak,” promising to restore “lethality.”
Critics warn the overhaul could lower morale, deter recruits, and disrupt military families’ support networks.

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Justice Dept. Seeks Silence

Justice Department asks Judge Ana Reyes to disregard social-media statements in the transgender military ban case.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted anti-transgender remarks on official X accounts.
On February 27, 2025, Pentagon’s X account said transgender members are disqualified without exemption.
Judge Ana Reyes described the ban as “soaked in animus and dripping with pretext” in March.

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