Trump’s First Executive Order May Be a Military Purge

Trump’s first executive order, signed on January 27, 2017, has raised concerns that it may lead to a purge of military personnel.

The order, which bans transgender people from serving in the military, has been met with widespread criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.

Critics of the order argue that it is discriminatory and will harm the military's readiness.

They point out that transgender people have served in the military for decades without any problems. In fact, a 2016 study by the RAND Corporation found that transgender people are just as capable of serving in the military as their cisgender counterparts.

Supporters of the order argue that it is necessary to protect the military's "cohesion and readiness."

They claim that transgender people will cause division and disruption in the ranks. However, there is no evidence to support this claim.

In fact, a 2017 study by the Center for American Progress found that transgender people are just as likely to be accepted by their fellow service members as cisgender people.

The order is currently being challenged in court.

A federal judge in Washington state has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the order from being enforced. The case is expected to go to trial later this year.

It is unclear what the long-term impact of Trump's executive order will be.

However, it is clear that the order has already caused significant damage to the morale of transgender military personnel.

Here are some of the key points to remember about Trump's executive order: