Transgender Troops Banned: Could Gays be Next?

Thousands of trans troops are being banned and facing removal from the U.S. military under a Trump administration ban. The Pentagon’s message: self-identify and leave voluntarily with extended benefits — or face involuntary separation. Could this be just the beginning? Could gay service members be next? In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, retired Army officer and author Darrell Berry shares his personal experiences with anti-gay attitudes in the military and his insights on the potential impact of these policies on the LGBTQ+ community. Berry also discusses his gripping novel Early This Morning, a powerful blend of military life, espionage, and the fight for equality — including the creation of an all-gay Army unit sent on a near-suicidal mission. Is it fiction… or could something like this really happen? WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 – Introduction to the Podcast 00:53 – Meet Darrell Berry 01:55 – Life in the Military & Anti-Gay Attitudes 03:51 – The Plot of Early This Morning 07:15 – Comparing Stories with Author Steve Berry 09:14 – Trump’s Impact on LGBTQ+ Rights 11:07 – Darrell’s Writing Journey & Future Projects 12:55 – Publishing and Book Availability 14:51 – Final Thoughts 🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation about fairness, equality, and resilience in America’s armed forces. 📚 Early This Morning by Darrell Berry – [Insert Amazon link] #TransgenderTroops #MilitaryEquality #LGBTQRights #DarrellBerry #LeanToTheLeftPodcast #TrumpMilitaryBan #GaySoldiers #MilitaryLife #LGBTQMilitary #EarlyThisMorning