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Legal Editor, @BuzzFeedNews. SCOTUS Correspondent. Nat Sec Team, covering Trump & Mueller. Sober. Gay. Buckeye. Law Dork. DMs open. chris.geidner@buzzfeed.com

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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Donald J. Trump

      International policy announcement by cliffhanger tweet ...https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/890193981585444864 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrump
      After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow......
      23 replies 106 retweets 284 likes
    2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      BREAKING: President @realDonaldTrump just announced a ban on transgender military service, a reversal of Obama-era policy.pic.twitter.com/cgdxwZDZjo

      24 replies 275 retweets 148 likes
    3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner @realDonaldTrump

      Full set of tweets:pic.twitter.com/PpP5Vi0NYs

      7 replies 35 retweets 20 likes
    4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner @realDonaldTrump

      This comes literally one week after the GOP-led US House *rejected* an amendment to roll back trans military rights: https://www.buzzfeed.com/dominicholden/congress-transgender-military-vote?utm_term=.xak8RE8mb#.nak0GX08q …pic.twitter.com/UA0na4VCaF

      10 replies 329 retweets 283 likes
    5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner @realDonaldTrump

      This is a shocking move from a president who campaigned on being an advocate for LGBTQ people.

      60 replies 61 retweets 157 likes
    6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner @realDonaldTrump

      All the more when it appears to be more conservative than the US House of Representatives on the issue.

      9 replies 14 retweets 53 likes
    7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner @realDonaldTrump

      The announcement comes on the anniversary of the day Truman issued an executive order desegregating the military: https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=84# …pic.twitter.com/FsbnTjofNP

      15 replies 332 retweets 247 likes
      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner @realDonaldTrump

      (H/t @Dzigavertovv)

      6:24 AM - 26 Jul 2017
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      2 replies 1 retweet 5 likes
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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @realDonaldTrump @Dzigavertovv

          Chris Geidner Retweeted

          Trump administration official says this is a brazen political play: https://twitter.com/jonathanvswan/status/890202683721863168 …

          Chris Geidner added,

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          3 replies 29 retweets 40 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @realDonaldTrump @Dzigavertovv

          Log Cabin Republicans: "This smacks of politics, pure and simple."pic.twitter.com/rnKT5b7UnM

          6 replies 41 retweets 80 likes
        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted NBC Politics

          And yet. Carter could have moved more quickly on trans service. Could have had it fully implemented under Obama.https://twitter.com/NBCPolitics/status/890225333563269120 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          NBC PoliticsVerified account @NBCPolitics
          JUST IN: Statement from former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter regarding transgender military service pic.twitter.com/la4GCBaXPO
          3 replies 18 retweets 50 likes
        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Tom Namako

          https://twitter.com/TomNamako/status/890229745262219266 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Tom NamakoVerified account @TomNamako
          .@BuzzFeedNews’s piece on transgender people in the military has analysis, reaction, and the background you need: https://www.buzzfeed.com/coralewis/trump-transgender-military-service?utm_term=.mbYGVwqmK#.ptzjDYbW4 …
          2 replies 8 retweets 12 likes
        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Ali Rogin

          Having covered DADT repeal and early trans groundwork, this process today is (unsurprisingly) a complete mess.https://twitter.com/AliABCNews/status/890236286753280003 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Ali RoginVerified account @AliABCNews
          Senate Armed Services Committee - the one w/ jurisdiction over... Armed Services...not notified in adv of transgender military policy change
          2 replies 34 retweets 56 likes
        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Lisa Tozzi

          McCain, on transgender service members: "[M]any are serving honorably today."https://twitter.com/lisatozzi/status/890238396668555264 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Lisa TozziVerified account @lisatozzi
          John McCain: “yet another example of why major policy announcements should not be made via Twitter." pic.twitter.com/HHoFPXWOSZ
          4 replies 30 retweets 54 likes
        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Jason Noble

          Joni Ernst:https://twitter.com/jasonnobleDMR/status/890236877445509122 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Jason Noble @jasonnobleIA
          "Americans who are qualified and can meet the standards to serve in the military should be afforded that opportunity," @SenJoniErnst says. pic.twitter.com/8t1wvovXPK
          3 replies 17 retweets 31 likes
        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          "Pentagon officials told BuzzFeed News they read the tweet as a directive to craft the necessary policy ..." https://www.buzzfeed.com/coralewis/trump-transgender-military-service?utm_term=.mmZLQgkBpa#.joMMoYr9Rw …pic.twitter.com/n8LhH3YVpL

          12 replies 93 retweets 76 likes
        10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Senator Hatch Office

          Hatch:https://twitter.com/senorrinhatch/status/890251196455321600 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Senator Hatch OfficeVerified account @senorrinhatch
          Senator Hatch's full comments on the issue of transgender Americans in the military. #utpol pic.twitter.com/EDS6JRXJaj
          3 replies 19 retweets 41 likes
        11. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Jesus. http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/26/trump-transgender-military-ban-behind-the-scenes-240990 …pic.twitter.com/Hs6VoGs1fa

          5 replies 82 retweets 73 likes
        12. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Trump went further than House Republicans even wanted, with little warning, over fear of losing money for his wall.http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/26/trump-transgender-military-ban-behind-the-scenes-240990 …

          2 replies 52 retweets 30 likes
        13. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Also: "Defense Secretary James Mattis refused to immediately upend the policy."http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/26/trump-transgender-military-ban-behind-the-scenes-240990 …

          1 reply 21 retweets 30 likes
        14. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Me, this morning: This feels like the travel ban rollout all over again. Me, now: It is (maybe even worse, in a sense).

          4 replies 29 retweets 91 likes
        15. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Chris Geidner

          This is backwards and not how the military implements changes.https://twitter.com/chrisgeidner/status/890282045494177792 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Chris GeidnerVerified account @chrisgeidner
          Sanders says the Pentagon and the White House will work "to lawfully determine" how to implement the trans ban.
          5 replies 21 retweets 55 likes
        16. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          "This was a decision based on what was best for the military." Contra: No, it wasn't, per Politico reporting: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/26/trump-transgender-military-ban-behind-the-scenes-240990 …pic.twitter.com/JG4Dcsdi42

          4 replies 53 retweets 65 likes
        17. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          @SHSanders45: "This was a decision about military readiness," unit cohesion, and resources within the military.

          2 replies 5 retweets 9 likes
        18. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @SHSanders45

          "I really don't have anything else to add on that topic," Sanders says, threatening to end the briefing if trans service questions continue.

          1 reply 14 retweets 17 likes
        19. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @SHSanders45

          Sanders says there were "extensive discussions" with his national security team. (They've certainly not claimed that previously.)

          3 replies 12 retweets 33 likes
        20. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          I'd think leaving 1000s of units up in the air on the status of their trans service members impacts "military readiness" & "unit cohesion."

          8 replies 297 retweets 936 likes
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        1. Yos-scare-an‏ @Dzigavertovv 26 Jul 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @realDonaldTrump

          Yos-scare-an Retweeted Schrödinger’s Strategist

          (H/t)https://twitter.com/barefootboomer/status/890198358744342528 …

          Yos-scare-an added,

          Schrödinger’s Strategist @barefootboomer
          Today is the 69th anniversary of President Truman issuing Executive Order 9981 de-segregating the United States Military. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890197095151546369 …
          0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
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