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Trump Has ‘Great Respect’ for Transgender People While Attacking Them

Loyalty

Asked about the proposed transgender military ban, President Trump insisted he had ‘great respect’ for trans people. He can’t have it both ways. Why does he think he can?

Tim Teeman
Tim Teeman 

Senior Editor and Writer

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Tim Teeman

Tim Teeman

Senior Editor and Writer

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