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Donald Trump kicked off his Wednesday with a series of tweets announcing a ban on transgender people from serving in the military.
Suffice to say, it's not going over well with Hollywood.
Just before 9am ET, the president posted the below on Twitter:
After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow......
@realDonaldTrump
....Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming.....
@realDonaldTrump
....victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you
@realDonaldTrump
Almost immediately, the reactions started coming in strong.
"I have met many transgender Americans over the years who have served or are currently serving our country in the military. I have heard from them humiliating stories of being misgendered and experiencing various kinds of mistreatment when they are willing to put their lives on the line in ways many of us would never do including our current President," Laverne Cox said in a statement to TooFab. "This latest reversal of another Obama administration policy continues to send the message to trans Americans that our lives, our safety and service are less valuable and unwanted in this country, the country I love and hold so dear."
Many stars also tweeted their outrage:
Repost repost REPOST!! #TransRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/2hD2GqI9cV
@Zendaya
Don't let @realDonaldTrump, who's spent his life avoiding armed combat, try and define the image of bravery. #TransRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/Zp6PCyz72R
@colesprouse
7/26/17: The day it became empirically clear this is pathological, not political. #transrightsarehumanrights
@JohnMayer
Impeachment-- where are we in regards to that process and how can we speed things along?
@lilireinhart
Trump is a disgrace #TransRightsAreHumanRights
TRANS PEOPLE ARE NOT A BURDEN. YOU MATTER. YOU ARE LOVED. YOU ARE APPRECIATED. WE WILL FIGHT WITH YOU. #TransRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/Wptlw25yTc
@aishadee
Banning transgender people from serving our country is simply wrong. We should be so grateful to anybody who wants to serve, not ban them!
@KimKardashian
There are 15,000 patriotic transgender Americans in the US military fighting for all of us. What happened to your promise to fight for them? https://t.co/WzjypVC8Sr
@Caitlyn_Jenner
We should be grateful to the people who wish to serve, not turn our backs on them. Banning transgender people is hurtful, baseless and wrong
@TheEllenShow
Your legacy continues to be one of ignorance and intolerance. Your cruelty will only ignite our fire. We won't stop this fight.
@CharlizeAfrica
I just want to tell the transgender community that I love you and you ARE supported no matter what. #ProtectTransTroops
@ddlovato
Are you TRYING to be an asshole? https://t.co/QW9axAScmO
@Andy
I don't know what to say about this embarrassment of a president but I stand with the Trans community. I'm sorry.
@GabbySidibe
In decreeing transgender people unfit to serve, Donald Trump continues to visit previously unxplored regions of the suck.
@StephenKing
To the transgender men and women. Please know that I am standing with you. 🙏🏾
@kerrywashington
"Apparently America is on it's way to greatness by banning muslims,not letting transgenders serve,& taking healthcare away" - @RealDLHughley
@DLHughleyRadio
"Shut up Caitlyn Jenner , what happened to your promise about helping transgender people?" - @RealDLHughley
@DLHughleyRadio
"What he is appealing to his base because he know's he can't complete anything, so he is appealing to hate"- @RealDLHughley
@DLHughleyRadio
"If you want to sign up to fight for this country and put your name on the line you should be able to do so, point.blank.period"- D.L.
@DLHughleyRadio
"Why would we deny an able body to serve this country if they are willing to die for us"- @RealDLHughley
@DLHughleyRadio
"This is another attempt to roll back something President Obama achieved, if he could bring back Bin Laden & kill him he would"- D.L.
@DLHughleyRadio
Trans people embody courage & bravery. They stand in their truth & fight every day. Soldiers deserve respect for their service, not this.
@JazzJennings__
Trump is banning all transgenders from the military. To those who believed Trump would be a friend to LGBTs, time to admit you were conned.
@GeorgeTakei
Donald: With your ban on trans people from the military, you are on notice that you just pissed off the wrong community. You will regret it.
@GeorgeTakei
History shall record that you are not only the stupidest, most incompetent president ever, but also the cruelest and pettiest. #Shame pic.twitter.com/8R4jVOIYmd
@GeorgeTakei
Hey trans teens: this man does not represent the overwhelming love, support and pride waiting for you when you step out into the world.
@lenadunham
I hope deep down Trump voters realize the increasing amount of psychological & perhaps even physical damage they've done to fellow Americans
@billyeichner
Trolling at its finest from a man who's never served & shown up the way trans servicefolk have & are https://t.co/r8f6vW2N4J
@janetmock
Every single trans person is braver than Donald Trump
@ikebarinholtz
After consultation with our staff, here is our current statement regarding @POTUS's transgender service tweets. "FUCK YOU."
@FullFrontalSamB
Wow. That's up there with one of the worst things you've ever said. And coming from you that's impressive.
@EmbryEthan
Well, at least Trump isn't announcing major policy change on twitter. Oh, wait... pic.twitter.com/48SV7QQ8aL
@Alyssa_Milano
I grew up in a military w/ LGBT people serving in the shadows. We can't let DT turn back the clock on our brave, trans soldiers. #RISEUP
@DLanceBlack
Don't judge Ivanka until you've walked a mile in her discontinued heels and done nothing to help support the LGBTQ community. https://t.co/fF2A0lsdvC
@Chelseashow
Weeping for the men & women who voluntarily put their lives on the line to stand up our country. We must stand up for them now. https://t.co/Lqs2PnCvnL
@zoeinthecities
Certainly every person currently serving in our armed forces exemplifies these qualities. Thank you LGBT of the military, Air Force & Navy. https://t.co/DjifxI3dDc
@zoeinthecities
His mean-ass psychosis & being just stupid,his base being plain old Klan-folk,the selfish, joy-hating freak gotta go back 2 his gilded hell.
@loripetty
transgender people show more courage when they leave their fucking houses in the morning than donald trump has shown his entire life
@MattBellassai
My insides are boiling.My heart is breaking. ARE YOU F-ING KIDDING?! I am with you trans bros & sis. 🌈🌈 never hated anyone more u ignorant f https://t.co/M89AkqUHOg
@tarastrong
Guess the "T" is silent? https://t.co/LTGUYJ6rxw
@TheDailyShow
@Caitlyn_Jenner wake up sweetheart give Your wonderful president a call & discuss #noTransgender in military congrats on a great choice!
@SandraBernhard
no. My God. This must be challenged. https://t.co/H9DBE4cmK7
@MiaFarrow
Remember these words from last year ? Anyone who wants to serve their country should be allowed to do so & appreciated pic.twitter.com/AnGi9x84bO
@KyleRichards
Important to remember:
@StevePasquale
No LGBT people participated in the trump/Russia/treason to steal the White House. https://t.co/RNTYW3CD7F
I got up sleepy at 6 am and checked twitter and now I'm ready to fight and pacing around my room. Fuuuuuuck this guy.
@nataliemorales
As trans women and men We have never asked for anything other than to live our life as our authentic self this hate has to stop!
@candiscayne
This is disgraceful. Anyone who wants to protect and serve this country should be supported. https://t.co/I9tToO3Q5j
@paulfeig
I'm sorry if you don't like what I'm about say but shouldn't EVERYONE be applauded for fighting for our country? Certainly not ostracized.
@BillyGilman
"BREAKING: Trump: Transgender people will not be allowed to serve 'in any capacity' in the US military." ODIOUS OGRE.
@st_vincent
The @aclu_nationwide at work! Wasting no time. This will not go unanswered. I stand with my trans family.... https://t.co/DJslsO8x2B
@wcruz73
One way to support your LGBTQ friends today would be to resign from the White House. Thanks in advance. https://t.co/fC5W9coiBg
@michaelianblack
I'm sorry that the transgender Americans already serving in the military have to hear this. https://t.co/0Itr0q34sf
@smashleybell
Pls consider how Trump is representing our country. Pls consider the trans community. Pls open your hearts today. https://t.co/XlakcI1Mwf
@MarkDuplass
Trans people, I love you. Your country loves you. We're going to fight harder than ever alongside you so you truly know that. 🇺🇸🏳️🌈 https://t.co/jhAF3p8bUI
@druidDUDE
Correct. https://t.co/GApzH7flhY
@UzoAduba
I'm starting to think they don't know what these letters actually stand for. https://t.co/ieznVV5Gio
@Sethrogen
Oh, just a reminder that this--NONE OF THIS IS NORMAL.
@Busyphilipps25
Hey Ivanka, James here. Hope all is good, quick question, can you... Erm... Call your dad and have a talk. X https://t.co/yiiL89J3Ap
@JKCorden
And who will he come for next? https://t.co/DWu3PRzQhg
@Alancumming
SHAMEFUL. https://t.co/sLfiXUnzXn
@maxjoseph
I am disgusted with the president. I will always be in your corner ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. #LGBTQ
@JLIPNICKI
Anyone who is able, willing, and qualified to serve in the military should be allowed to serve. Period.
@shannonpurser
In utter disbelief. #ProtectTransTroops
@samsmithworld
I guess he doesn't know what the "T" stands for. https://t.co/cCukhy9Qep
@ava
There are about 6000 trans soldiers serving right now.. they have more courage than a president that has never served... https://t.co/lBGtnIlGEF
@LoniLove
I stand with the trans community, and I value your service in our military. #ProtectTransTroops #transrightsarehumanrights
@RestingPlatypus
'Cause what's a morning without Trump going after folks who've contributed more to the military and to America than he had the balls to do? https://t.co/NzxZAATwSE
@jfreewright
To my beautiful Transgender Family, I love you, I stand with you!
@HereIsGina
Broken promises are the currency of hypocrites, charlatans, and cowards. #LGBT pic.twitter.com/JbLAGqGN4n
@edhelms
white light. love. divine protection. #transrightsarehumanrights https://t.co/TOv9amuvYw
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