US Mayor Invites Trans People Banned From Military To Join Police Department

Austin’s Steve Adler said trans troops are welcome on his city’s law enforcement.

Many LGBTQ people were stunned and angered Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he was banning transgender service members from the U.S. military.

Just how Trump plans to enforce this ban, which may not even be legal, remains unclear. Still, the mayor of Austin, Texas is urging trans troops on active duty to apply for new jobs on his city’s police force if they find themselves discharged.

Mayor Steve Adler, who is a Democrat, extended the offer in a series of tweets Wednesday afternoon.

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If you’re qualified to keep our country safe you’re qualified to keep Austin safe. Transgender Americans are welcome on our police force. 1/

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