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Vol. 15 · No. 121 · Saturday, 10 October 2026

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Trump orders 'every swinging dick' to attend transgender training

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TAMPA, Fla. — President Donald Trump confirmed during a trip to Central Command that he is moving forward with new integration training for transgender servicemen and women.

"I want every swinging dick to get their asses into this training," he said to soldiers and airmen in a short speech on the base. "No one is pulling out, let me tell you."

He went on to offer more details, and addressed a common concern raised by active-duty troops.

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