That Moment Trans Military Members Took the Stage at the VMAs
The Video Music Awards brought in a lot of people, but none perhaps more crucial than the group of transgender military members and veterans who took to the red carpet to make a big statement against Donald Trump’s decision to ban them from armed forces.
“MTV continues to be a pioneer and fierce advocate for the LGBTQ community by giving one of the most visible platforms to voices that need to be heard,” GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement. “Throughout all the tweets, memos, and speculation, brave transgender Americans are still serving their country and defending the freedoms of this nation while meeting the same rigorous standards of their peers. We are proud to stand with them.”