Trump Administration Sets March 26 Deadline for Transgender Military Resignations

A new Pentagon directive enforces President Trump's executive order banning transgender troops, prompting legal challenges and widespread criticism.

The Pentagon has issued a directive requiring transgender Air Force and Space Force personnel to resign voluntarily by March 26, citing 'incompatibility' with military standards.
Service members who resign voluntarily will receive double the standard separation pay, while those who do not face uncertain administrative proceedings.
The directive revokes previous accommodations for transgender personnel, mandating adherence to biological sex standards for uniforms, grooming, and facilities use.
Legal challenges are underway, with LGBTQ+ advocacy groups arguing the ban violates constitutional protections and lacks evidence to justify its rationale.
The Department of Defense admitted it does not track the number of transgender troops and has presented no data to support claims of negative impacts on military readiness.