U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, voiced her opposition Wednesday to President Donald Trump’s announcement that transgender individuals won’t be allowed to serve in the military.Ernst’s office said that the senator thinks “Americans who are qualified and can meet the standards to serve in the military should be afforded that opportunity.”The president took to Twitter Wednesday morning and, in a series of messages, said: “After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow ...
Ernst Opposes Trump’s Ban On Transgendered Military Service
By Ed Tibbetts, Quad-City Times, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Wed, 07/26/2017 - 9:17am
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Topics: Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids
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