STATEMENT: MAYOR GARCETTI ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BAN ON MILITARY SERVICE BY TRANSGENDER AMERICANS
“No one who is patriotic, courageous, and selfless enough to serve in the armed forces should be denied that opportunity because of who they are. The President’s decision to bar transgender Americans from military service is at odds with the values of freedom and equality that our men and women in uniform fight for every day. Equality and respect — not discrimination — should guide how we treat anyone willing to risk their life to defend our country and its people.” — Mayor Eric Garcetti
