President Donald Trump announced one of the more controversial decisions of his already divisive time in the White House Wednesday morning, and Hollywood, like the rest of the world, reacted with shock.
Trump tweeted that "after consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.
"Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail," he continued.
Related: Trump tweeted that transgender people would not be allowed to serve in the military
The news has elicited an overwhelmingly negative response, including from the entertainment world.
Transgender actor Candis Cayne tweeted:
Wow no words
— Candis Cayne (@candiscayne) July 26, 2017
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!
— Candis Cayne (@candiscayne) July 26, 2017
Other stars, including Star Trek veteran George Takei, Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and Mia Farrow also expressed their dismay:
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
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) July 26, 2017
no. My God. This must be challenged. https://t.co/H9DBE4cmK7
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) July 26, 2017
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
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 26, 2017
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.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 26, 2017
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
— zoe kazan (@zoeinthecities) July 26, 2017
Are you TRYING to be an asshole? https://t.co/QW9axAScmO
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) July 26, 2017
I'm starting to think they don't know what these letters actually stand for. https://t.co/ieznVV5Gio
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) July 26, 2017
Oh, just a reminder that this--NONE OF THIS IS NORMAL.
— Busy Philipps (@BusyPhilipps) July 26, 2017
Every patriotic American who is qualified to serve in our military should be able to serve. Full stop.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 26, 2017
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