Caitlyn slams Trump for military 'transgender ban'

President Donald Trump has caused outrage with his latest decision to ban the transgender community from serving their country.

In a series of tweets, President Trump said that having transgender people in the military leads to "tremendous medical costs and disruption" and for that reason, he was enforcing a block on being able to serve. You can read his tweets below.

The President took to Twitter to break the news. Source: Twitter
The President took to Twitter to break the news. Source: Twitter

Celebrity transgender activist and advocate Caitlyn Jenner was one of the first to express her outrage, tweeting the US leader direct to question why he's turned his back on America's LGBT population.

Caitlyn Jenner has slammed President Trump for his latest decision. Source: Getty
Caitlyn Jenner has slammed President Trump for his latest decision. Source: Getty

Caitlyn has been vocal in the past about her support of the controversial President, something many struggled to understand as her connection to the LGBT community doesn't appear to align with Trump's political stance.

She even talked about backing him on her TV show I Am Cait in 2016, saying: "He would be really good for women's issues."

Since his time leading America, Donald Trump has made heaps of controversial decisions. Source: Getty
Since his time leading America, Donald Trump has made heaps of controversial decisions. Source: Getty

As a result, social media has errupted with many scratching their heads at Caitlyn's shock.

Caitlyn, formerly Bruce, Jenner seems devastated by the President breaking his 'promise'. Source: Getty
Caitlyn, formerly Bruce, Jenner seems devastated by the President breaking his 'promise'. Source: Getty

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This morning, Caitlyn has shared a lengthy blog post expressing her pain at the decision. Source: Instagram
This morning, Caitlyn has shared a lengthy blog post expressing her pain at the decision. Source: Instagram

The former Olympian isn't the only celeb to call out the President for the dedcision that many have deemed 'despicable.'

Actress Mia Farrow called for the decision to be "challenged" while Star Trek actor said: "To those who believed Trump would be a friend to LGBTs, time to admit you were conned."

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