Former SC Congressman Trey Gowdy Responds to Transgender Military Ban Inquiry

In a recent exchange with a CNN reporter, former South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy offered a concise and confident response when asked about the ban on transgender individuals serving in the United States armed forces. Known for his ability to articulate his thoughts effectively, Gowdy delivered a succinct answer to the question at hand.

Question:

How can President Trump claim to represent all U.S citizens, regardless of sexual orientation, when he banned transgenders from joining the military? Isn’t that discrimination?

Trey Gowdy’s Response:

Nobody has a right to serve in the Military. Nobody! What makes you people think the Military is an equal opportunity employer? It is very far from it – and for good reasons – let me cite a few” The Military uses prejudice regularly and consistently to deny citizens from joining for being too old or too young, too fat or too skinny, too tall or too short. Citizens are denied for having flat feet, or for missing or additional fingers.” he went on to explain: “By the way, poor eyesight will disqualify you, as well as bad teeth. Malnourished? Drug addiction? Bad back? Criminal history? Low IQ? Anxiety? Phobias? Hearing damage? Six arms? Hear voices in your head? Self-identification as a Unicorn? Need a special access ramp for your wheelchair?” “Can’t run the required course in the required time? Can’t do the required number of push-ups? Not really a morning person? and refuse to get out of bed before noon? All can be legitimate reasons for denial”

“The Military has one job: Winning War. Anything else is a distraction and a liability. Did someone just scream? That isn’t Fair? War is VERY unfair, there are no exceptions made for being special or challenged or socially wonderful.” “YOU must change yourself to meet Military standards and not the other way around.” “I say again: You don’t change the Military – you must change yourself. The Military is not about being fair, it is about taking advantage of others and about winning. The Military doesn’t need to accommodate anyone with special issues. The Military needs to Win Wars and keep our Country safe -PERIOD!”

“If any of your personal issues are a liability that detracts from readiness or lethality… Thank you for applying and good luck in future endeavors.” “Any other questions?”

The ban on transgender individuals serving in the military has been a subject of much debate and disagreement. Advocates argue that all qualified individuals should be able to serve their country regardless of their gender identity, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and equal opportunities. Critics of the policy express concerns about the potential impact on military readiness and unit cohesion, asserting that the focus should remain on the operational effectiveness of the armed forces.