Lauren Boebert: “President Trump acted to protect our service members. He…”

“I rise today in support of America's brave men and women in uniform to ensure America's warriors have the tools and environment they need to defend our nation. Shortly after taking his second oath of office, President Trump acted to protect our service members. He signed an executive order prioritizing military excellence and readiness to prevent radical transgenders from serving in the United States military. My amendment codifies this executive order. Ensuring the integrity of America's great armed forces is not jeopardized. Gender dysphoria was considered a mental disorder by psychologists for decades.” (00:16–00:32)

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