Originally Posted by kane

The ban called for blocking new trans people from joining and it also blocked the military from paying for people's trans surgeries. The question is what will happen to those currently serving and, essentially, Mattis has put a freeze on their status while they research and come to a decision. This means the trans people currently serving will be able to do so for the time being and not be affected by the ban.

Will it stick? Who knows. The Democrats are working on an amendment to a defense bill that would either overturn this directive or at least make certain that those who are currently serving are able to do so without issue.

My personal opinion is that we will end up with just that, a ban on trans people joining the military, but those already in the military can stay and be protected. I also won't be shocked to see this heading to court.