The Pentagon announced transgender troops will face dismissal unless they get waivers within 30 days, based on Trump's recent order. The directive reverses Biden’s 2021 policy, mandating stringent conditions for waivers, including a stable gender identity for 36 months without distress. This issue remains politically charged in the US.
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