Issues, Etc. Transgenderism and the US Military – Walt Heyer, 12/8/25 (3422)
Dec 8, 2025
Walt Heyer, an author and former transgender-identifying person, dives into controversial transgender policies in the military. He discusses the advancements made under the Obama and Biden administrations and critiques the Trump administration's approach. Walt highlights the ongoing struggles of veterans suing over revoked retirements and argues that the military is not the right place for individuals identifying as another sex. He advocates for addressing underlying psychological issues rather than supporting transgender military service.
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Transgender Policy As Political Strategy
- Walt Heyer argues the military adopted transgender policy largely for political gain rather than operational need.
- He calls surgical transition a major medical fraud because it does not change biological sex.
Personal Cost Of Transition
- Walt Heyer recounts losing his job and about $2 million in income after identifying as transgender in 1983.
- He says the transition left him homeless and motivated his work helping others recover.
Promises Reversed Prompt Lawsuits
- Heyer describes Air Force members being promised retirement then having it revoked, prompting lawsuits.
- He says the military irresponsibly reversed retirement decisions based on post-hoc judgment about identity.
