The American Psychiatric Association Corrects Trump On Trans People & The Military
The Trump administration has claimed that people with gender dysphoria are not fit to serve in the military.
The American Psychiatric Association released a statement today, announcing that Trump’s stance is incorrect. You can read the full statement here:
APA Statement on Gender Dysphoria and Military Readiness
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 28, 2025—Whether an individual with gender dysphoria is able to meet the “high standards for service member readiness, lethality, cohesion, honesty, humility, uniformity, and integrity,” quoted in Executive Order 14183 and a subsequent memorandum issued by office of the Undersecretary of Defense on February 26, is a medical, not a political decision and, like other fitness determinations, should be made on a case-by-case basis. The data do not support the general conclusion that a diagnosis of gender dysphoria precludes an individual from meeting these standards or the rigorous mental and physical demands of military service.
American Psychiatric Association The American Psychiatric Association, founded in 1844, is the oldest medical association in the country. The APA is also the largest psychiatric association in the world with more than 39,200 physician members specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and research of mental illnesses. APA’s vision is to ensure access to quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. For more information, please visit www.psychiatry.org.
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