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the bad news for Trump's ban

Oh well, you could have seen this one coming. Popular support among civilians for this president is not too good but for trans people serving in the military? looks fine to me. Now this is progress I would say.

Just 38 percent of voters think Donald Trump is doing a good job, but most Americans support trans troops

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  1. Halle30 January 2019 at 11:01

    Good news indeed, but I don't imagine it will slow down the likes of Pence. Only a clear message by the electorate can do that.

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    1. joanna Santos30 January 2019 at 11:26

      2 years away yet Halle unless the senate does something with the Mueller report

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