Musicians respond to President Trump’s transgender military ban

July 26, 2017

President Trump targeted the transgender community this morning in a string of tweets declaring that transgender people would no longer be able to serve in the military “in any capacity.”

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

The controversial tweets set off a firestorm on Twitter, with the hashtag #TransRightsAreHumanRights trending on Twitter, and musicians in the scene reached out to show their continued love and support for the transgender community.

See their response to this morning's news below.

Senses Fail:

Apologize to all our trans followers for having to deal with a world that is constantly against you. We will always have your back.

— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 26, 2017

Buddy Nielsen, Senses Fail:

Drunk uncle https://t.co/Dunx5rbKiQ

— Buddy Nielsen (@buddythechud) July 26, 2017

Tegan And Sara:

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

Brian MacDonald, PVRIS:

.@realDonaldTrump how dare you tell a transgender person they can't serve for our country when you didn't go to war because your feet hurt.

— Brian MacDonald (@BrivnMvc) July 26, 2017

Cole Becker, SWMRS:

Sessions: “how are we gonna destroy lives if we can't repeal healthcare?” // djt “idk but lemme see what happens if I ban trans soldiers”

— cole becker (@therealcoleyoly) July 26, 2017

Crown The Empire:

No matter who you are, if you're willing to dedicate your life to defend this country, you're a hero(ine)*. End of story.

— Crown The Empire (@CrownTheEmpire) July 26, 2017

Skyler Acord, Issues:

You're the burden, Donny

— Skyler Acord (@Skyduck64) July 26, 2017

Gerard Way, My Chemical Romance:

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Dan Clermont, Set It Off:

Oy �� https://t.co/p5nwprJRMn

— Dan Clermont (@DannySIO) July 26, 2017

Brian Swindle, Have Mercy:

Every morning I wake up I'm given another reason to hate president Trump.

— brian swindle (@brianswindle) July 26, 2017

Stephen Gomez, The Summer Set:

No matter what your gender identity is, your bravery and service in the military should be revered, not taken away. Bottom line.

— Stephen Gomez (@stephen_james) July 26, 2017

Nia Lovelis, Hey Violet:

one step backwards today. i'm so sorry.

— Nia Lovelis (@NiaLovelis) July 26, 2017

Half Waif:

“Women are too emotional 2 lead, trans people too expensive & disruptive 2 defend lives”-this qualification of life is exhausting & NOT OKAY

— half waif (@HalfWaif) July 26, 2017

Best Coast:

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

Trans people aren't mentally ill, your president is though

— Best Coast (@BestCoast) July 26, 2017

The Mowglis:

Just wanna thank each and every member of the trans community that has worked selflessly to serve and protect our country. We appreciate you

— The Mowgli's (@Themowglis) July 26, 2017

And this sums it up: