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Title: Judge questions why Pete Hegseth can give testosterone to cis men but not trans
Post by: Jessica_Rose on July 24, 2026, 07:25:33 AM
Post by: Jessica_Rose on July 24, 2026, 07:25:33 AM
Judge questions why Pete Hegseth can give testosterone to cis men but not trans men
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/07/judge-questions-why-pete-hegseth-can-give-testosterone-to-cis-men-but-not-trans-men/
Faefyx Collington (23 July 2026)
A federal judge overseeing one of the cases against Donald Trump's second trans military ban has questioned inconsistencies between the ban and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement that the military will be testing male servicemembers' testosterone levels and offering hormone replacement therapy to those who want it.
In a short order, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes instructed both parties to respond to multiple questions so that the Court could "assess the impact of this newly announced policy." That included explaining "the [Department of Defense]'s basis for treating trans men and other service members differently between this new policy and the Military Ban."
The judge's order in the Talbott v. United States case came the same day that Senate Democrats sent a letter demanding more information on the screening program.
Both were responding to a video that Hegseth released on X announcing that he was "authorizing a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our service members, ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best."
In her order, Reyes highlights the incongruity between the testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) being offered by pointing out that the trans military ban states that "the Armed Forces must adhere to high mental and physical health standards... without the benefit of routine medical treatment or special provisions."
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/07/judge-questions-why-pete-hegseth-can-give-testosterone-to-cis-men-but-not-trans-men/
Faefyx Collington (23 July 2026)
A federal judge overseeing one of the cases against Donald Trump's second trans military ban has questioned inconsistencies between the ban and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement that the military will be testing male servicemembers' testosterone levels and offering hormone replacement therapy to those who want it.
In a short order, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes instructed both parties to respond to multiple questions so that the Court could "assess the impact of this newly announced policy." That included explaining "the [Department of Defense]'s basis for treating trans men and other service members differently between this new policy and the Military Ban."
The judge's order in the Talbott v. United States case came the same day that Senate Democrats sent a letter demanding more information on the screening program.
Both were responding to a video that Hegseth released on X announcing that he was "authorizing a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our service members, ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best."
In her order, Reyes highlights the incongruity between the testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) being offered by pointing out that the trans military ban states that "the Armed Forces must adhere to high mental and physical health standards... without the benefit of routine medical treatment or special provisions."
Title: Re: Judge questions why Pete Hegseth can give testosterone to cis men but not trans
Post by: Devlyn on July 24, 2026, 07:37:34 AM
Post by: Devlyn on July 24, 2026, 07:37:34 AM
Ol' Prancing Pete has painted himself into a corner on this one! 🤣
Title: Re: Judge questions why Pete Hegseth can give testosterone to cis men but not trans
Post by: Laura Squirrel on July 24, 2026, 02:55:02 PM
Post by: Laura Squirrel on July 24, 2026, 02:55:02 PM
Watch Jesse Watters babble about this while glorifying predatory behaviors.
Title: Re: Judge questions why Pete Hegseth can give testosterone to cis men but not trans
Post by: Sarah B on July 24, 2026, 03:53:47 PM
Post by: Sarah B on July 24, 2026, 03:53:47 PM
Hi Everyone
Okay I can't resist this post. Pete Hegseth's is "hoisted on his own petard" meaning his own argument, policy or strategy ends up undermining his position.
Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
Okay I can't resist this post. Pete Hegseth's is "hoisted on his own petard" meaning his own argument, policy or strategy ends up undermining his position.
Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator