Transgender Military Members Call Out 'Disrespect' From Trump Admin

It is not possible, though, for either Plaintiff to serve as a woman because each one has medically transitioned to be and live as a man,

the lawsuit states

Simply put, Master Sergeant Ireland and Staff Sergeant Bade have a constitutional right not to be separated from military service based on their transgender status, a characteristic that has nothing to do with their fitness or ability to serve,

the lawsuit reads

The military that we know and love and that I have dedicated my life to is suddenly rushing to place on administrative leave and then purge every transgender service member for reasons unrelated to our ability to do our jobs or meet the standards,

Major Erica Vandal, another plaintiff in the suit, told Newsweek

So, people with gender dysphoria can't be honest, humble or have integrity. You think that's demeaning to people with gender dysphoria?"

The assertion was questioned by U.S. District Court Judge Ana Reyes during a hearing about the order, when she asked DoD attorneys

As a matter of policy, the Department does not comment on ongoing litigation,

the DoD told Newsweek

It is the policy of the United States Government to establish high standards for troop readiness, lethality, cohesion, honesty, humility, uniformity, and integrity. This policy is inconsistent with the medical, surgical, and mental health constraints on individuals with gender dysphoria."

The executive order goes on to say

The forced separation of dedicated, qualified servicemembers, the dismantling of careers, and the disrespect shown to families who have sacrificed so much is so counter to our military values,

Second Lieutenant Nicholas Talbott, one of the plaintiffs in Talbott v. Trump, told Newsweek

A man's assertion that he is a woman, and his requirement that others honor this falsehood, is not consistent with the humility and selflessness required of a service member...military service must be reserved for those mentally and physically fit for duty."

In the order, Trump says