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President Trump Vows to Ban Transgender Surgeries on Children and Reinstate Transgender Military Ban

ByAlki David

Jun 26, 2023

Addressing a fervent crowd at the Faith & Freedom Coalition convention in Georgia, former President Donald Trump made bold promises that struck a chord with his supporters. Trump pledged to sign a law, should he be re-elected, that would prohibit transgender surgeries on children. The crowd erupted in applause as Trump denounced the idea, expressing disbelief that such a measure even needed to be addressed.

In his speech, Trump emphasized the urgency of the issue, stating, “Something else I find hard to believe that I have to even say. It’s so ridiculous. It’s so horrible and so ridiculous. I will keep men out of women’s sports. And I will sign a law prohibiting child sexual mutilation in all 50 states. Prohibited.”

The former president’s commitment to preserving the integrity of women’s sports and protecting children from irreversible procedures resonated strongly with his conservative base. He argued that it was crucial to maintain a level playing field and prevent any unfair advantage that transgender individuals might have in athletic competitions.

Furthermore, Trump vowed to reinstate the ban on transgender individuals serving in the military on his first day back in office, stating, “On day one, I will reinstate the Trump ban on transgenders in the military. Because a warrior should be focused on crushing American enemies, on being strong, on having the image of being strong.”

He emphasized the importance of military readiness and the need for soldiers to exhibit strength and power, especially in light of the challenges the world currently faces. Trump asserted that catering to what he referred to as “radical gender ideology” would not contribute to the image of strength that he believed was necessary for the United States to project.

President Trump’s strong stance on these issues has garnered both praise and criticism. Supporters argue that his commitment to protecting the rights of women and children and preserving military effectiveness aligns with their values. However, critics argue that such measures discriminate against transgender individuals and perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how President Trump’s promises will be received and whether they will shape the conversation surrounding transgender rights and military service in the United States.

In conclusion, President Trump’s address at the Faith & Freedom Coalition convention in Georgia showcased his determination to ban transgender surgeries on children and reinstate the ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. These controversial positions have sparked a debate between those who support his efforts to protect women’s sports and military readiness and those who argue for transgender rights and inclusivity. The impact of these promises on the political landscape remains to be seen, as the nation grapples with issues of gender identity and equality.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.