In a recent segment, Jordan Klepper amplified the voices of transgender service members affected by the Trump administration's military ban. Following the Supreme Court's decision to allow enforcement of the ban, Klepper interviewed various trans troops who shared their experiences and commitment to serving in the military. They challenged the administration's claims about their deployability and readiness, expressing how their personal sacrifices have ensured they remain mission-ready. This segment aimed to humanize the issue amidst a backdrop of government policies that marginalize trans individuals in the military.
"This idea that we spend years of being nondeployable is just simply untrue. I've never missed a deployment. I can fight tonight."
"They've paid for nothing for my transition. I paid out of pocket because I wanted to be mission-ready as fast as possible. In six weeks, I was deployable again."
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