Trump signs executive orders to reshape US military

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - US President Donald Trump signed five executive orders Monday that will reshape the military, according to the White House.

One executive order will remove diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, while another is eliminating "gender radicalism in the military."

Addressing House Republicans in Miami, Florida earlier, Trump announced that he would sign the executive orders, including one barring transgender people from serving openly in the military.

He said the order will ensure that the US has "the most lethal fighting force in the world" by getting "transgender ideology the hell out of our military."

He also mandated a process to develop an “Iron Dome” missile defense shield to be able to protect Americans.

"You know, we protect other countries, but we don't protect ourselves," he said.

He also signed an executive order to reinstate military personnel who were discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccines.

"We will offer full reinstatement to any service member who was expelled from the Armed Forces due to the COVID vaccine mandate, and we will restore them to their former rank with full pay," he said.

A final executive order issued a proclamation commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp Auschwitz.