The decision reverses the policies established under the Biden administration, which had allowed transgender individuals to serve in the military and access medical care
Trump's incoming press secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the allegations, describing them as speculative and unfounded
If US President-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his plan, the decision will affect 15,000 transgender individuals actively serving in the US armed forces
Tech leaders reacted quickly in opposition to Trump's transgender ban in the military
He said this decision was taken after holding consultations with military generals and experts