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Jul 26, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Kesha

This morning President Trump announced on Twitter that Transgender people were no longer allowed to serve in the military in any capacity, a reversal of an Obama policy. Several notable musicians have spoken out against the ban, including Grizzly Bear‘s Ed Droste, Tegan and Sara, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Best Coast, and others. See all the posts below, including Trump’s initial tweets.

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After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow…...

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017

....Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming…..

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017

....victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017

Our president is a real asshole. Hey @ivankatrump since I now know u not only follow me but are actually watching let me say Trans people are not a burden or disruption, your dad and his dangerous twitter account are. Care to speak up Ivanka? #standwithtrans #transgenderrights are human rights.

A post shared by Ed Droste (@edroste) on Jul 26, 2017 at 12:28pm PDT

Totally outraged by this. I hate to use the f word in writing but all I can think is FUCK YOU.

A post shared by Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) on Jul 26, 2017 at 8:01am PDT

We love our trans family and we will fight no mater what bullshit bans or garbage-hate is thrown into the path of progress. You’re amazing and brave and vital and beautiful and you deserve to be seen and treated with respect! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

A post shared by Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) on Jul 26, 2017 at 9:51am PDT

I have complex feelings about the military but banning trans people sets a dangerous and shameful precedent about who matters. This is f’d.

— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) July 26, 2017

My heart breaks today for the bigotry this monster continues to put forward. Trans people are NOT a burden in ANY capacity.

— Best Coast (@BestCoast) July 26, 2017

The message you have just sent has endangered the lives of people all over the United States and overseas bravely serving our nation @POTUS

— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017

.@Potus Research says at least 1/2 of High School, University Students, & Employed Young People rarely/never discuss mental issues w/ anyone

— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017

Many of these young people are transgender & suffer daily from the exact types of social isolation & targeting ur message encourages @POTUS

— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017

. @POTUS Sincerely, did you know of the group you singled out today, 45% of them ages (18 to 24) have attempted suicide already?

— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017

Within the Trans Community are many also who are strong & brave. They should be able to serve if they wish. To have honor if they do @POTUS

— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2017

spread love not hate. we need each other to stand up for one other as humans right now. we are all human. it’s not a political thing, it’s a me being a person who loves other people and believes in equality for everyone thing. #transrightsarehumanrights (???? @keshasglitters)

A post shared by Kesha (@iiswhoiis) on Jul 26, 2017 at 5:22pm PDT

I’m starting to think they don’t know what these letters actually stand for. https://t.co/ieznVV5Gio

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) July 26, 2017

Fixed it for you, @realDonaldTrump. pic.twitter.com/taObp6nR68

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) July 27, 2017

Donald: With your ban on trans people from the military, you are on notice that you just pissed off the wrong community. You will regret it.

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 26, 2017

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