President Trump is set to sign an executive order reinstating thousands of US service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. This move fulfills a campaign promise and will bring back over 8,000 personnel, restoring their ranks, pay, and benefits.
President Trump is anticipated to sign an executive order on Monday to reinstate thousands of US service members who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, a White House official disclosed to The Post. Trump is poised to fulfill a 2024 campaign promise by bringing back over 8,000 members of the US military, restoring them to their prior rank and providing back pay and full benefits.
The order will encompass active-duty or reserve service members who were expelled for not taking the COVID jab mandated by the Biden administration between 2021 and 2023. According to the White House, only 43 of the roughly 8,000 removed personnel returned to their service branch after the Biden administration revoked the mandate.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the same pledge during his confirmation hearings earlier this month, stating that he stood by the president’s promise that each discharged troop “will receive an apology, back pay, and rank that they lost.” The executive order is expected to be a significant move for Trump, demonstrating his commitment to his base and appealing to veterans who were alienated by the vaccine mandate. The move is also likely to be controversial, with some arguing that it undermines public health measures and sets a dangerous precedent.It remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to the executive order. The White House has previously stated that it believes the COVID-19 vaccine mandate was necessary to protect the health of service members and the nation. However, they have also acknowledged that some service members were unfairly discharged due to the mandate. The issue of vaccine mandates in the military is a complex one, with strong arguments on both sides
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