Pentagon reportedly searching medical records to identify transgender troops

The Pentagon is reportedly searching military medical records to identify transgender service members as part of efforts by the Trump administration to remove transgender individuals from the US military.

Reports indicate that military authorities are utilizing electronic health databases, specifically MHS Genesis, to access sensitive information such as medical histories, prescriptions, and mental health notes. This data is being used to flag personnel for separation proceedings. The searches appear to extend beyond those who have publicly transitioned, targeting individuals whose records mention past gender dysphoria treatments or related diagnoses.

Legal advocates have raised concerns that the process may incorrectly identify service members who are not transgender but received certain medical procedures or diagnoses for unrelated conditions. Some affected troops reportedly transitioned years ago under different policies that are now being retroactively applied. The Pentagon has not commented on the specific searches, citing ongoing litigation, as the administration seeks Supreme Court review of the policy.