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Although, I don’t like trump! This should be a regular thing under all presidents. No way people that come here illegally should be sleeping comfortably! This should be a national security threat!

It's unfortunate because there are genuine competent trans people like this woman but there's just so many who are not and are just role playing for attention or community or self loathing or to exploit the privileges of womanhood/manhood

This is the deal! Trump is president and this is what hate and discontent looks like so there is nothing to be done. There are laws! And it is clear the people enforcing them are not doing their jobs right and wrong. When a law is broken it is ignored when a law should be enforced it is… nothing can be or will be done so turn and walk away.. is all

Mexico should we responsible or even allowing them to come into their country like that at that many people

That is so defiant why would you want people to like that that act like that to come over can you imagine what they will be like in America they are out of control that is scary

Trump wants the country to be majority white, not fake white like latins, lite Indians etc. Anglo Saxton white.other than white people he wants it to contain only former slaves, and few few few others

Since large scale war is becoming increasingly likely in the next several years, purging the military now is CRAZY (whether it is due to politics, lack of support for Trump, transgender, vaccines, or whatever). If they are already trained & performing well, we should keep them.\n\nStalin made the same mistake before WW2, and it made the Soviet military much weaker in the early part of the war.\n\nBut if these people are forced to leave, i hope they all get the last laugh by getting contractor jobs for double or triple pay. ?

A country like Nigeria ,its citizens should be respected in a working system ,but corrupt politicians in collaboration with western powers bloggers kept the country in poverty ,they turn back and cry about illegal immigration ,very hypocritical people ,such a rich and blessed country but they are always begging for loan from IMF and other foreign aid just to buy properties abroad with the same funds...shameful. I see a new prosperous Nigeria and we can build it to become the giant of Africa...we have every thing it takes ranging from GOLD,OIL AND MAN POWER.

It sounds like this video is referring to people fleeing oppressive or difficult conditions in their home countries rather than staying and fighting back. If you’re talking about Venezuela and Hugo Chávez’s legacy, there are a few reasons why people might choose to leave rather than resist:\n\t1.\tGovernment Repression – The Venezuelan government, under both Chávez and his successor Nicolás Maduro, has cracked down on opposition, jailing political opponents, suppressing protests, and using the military to maintain control.\n\t2.\tLack of Resources – Many people in Venezuela are struggling just to survive due to hyperinflation, food shortages, and a collapsing economy. When basic necessities are scarce, organizing resistance becomes incredibly difficult.\n\t3.\tFear for Safety – Speaking out against the government or organizing opposition can lead to imprisonment, torture, or even death. Many people, especially those with families, may feel that fleeing is the only safe option.\n\t4.\tCorruption and Military Loyalty – The government has secured its hold by ensuring loyalty from the military and key institutions through financial incentives and control over resources. This makes any organized resistance much harder.\n\t5.\tHope for a Better Future – Many people feel they have a better chance at a stable, prosperous life by leaving rather than staying in a country where the political situation seems unlikely to change soon.\n\nFighting a government isn’t as simple as just deciding to resist—especially when the government has control over the police, military, and economy. For many, leaving is the only realistic option.

Why does America want these animals. They can't even behave like decent people.

Liberalism has permiated the world, and it is obvious the radicals like you, who should stick to covering your own country, are still having a hissy fit. Good! The days of the United States caving in to your BS is over. You better prepare, cuz there is a new sheriff in town here, and he is most definitely not playing around. People who think the US is going to continue to take everyone you can send here is over.\n Follow our laws and you are welcome. Ignore them and you are history.

I do feel bad seeing people in distress like that woman. But man. Idk what to say. I hope she can find a way. but that is crazy. It’s a whole crowd.

Soldier not cookie cutter. If they from out of town, watch a movie, some might ask for possible military discount, some will not. My cousin, who a Marine, not into what he call 'he/she.' But. Maybe he no think Navy Cmdr. Shilling, 'cookie cutter' trans. A military, can find a place for everyone, like IDF find place for female tank brigade, kill 100 Hamas Oct 7, no casualty of their own. IDF kick our ass in conventional war, cuz 'warrior' interwoven way of life for Israeli. When we like, only so and so can defend our nation, like Shilling say, it will leave 'holes' in the armed forces. Some people like her, irreplaceable. Anyone, who speak civilly with Collins, no interrupt, compulsively, like all manner of powerful male who interviewed by her, not a male. The 'not knowing' to Congressman, the main issue he have. She a female? She not a female? In spirituality, 'not knowing,' as in experience of WHO you are, is where you want to be. Something 'known' and it time to move on. It like ask decorated Congressman about eye patch. Who dumb enough talk about something, not gonna get better?

People no matter what u are you are doing your country to the best of your ability. No matter what. You are putting your life in the firing line protecting your country, family & friends u are a real hero. If you got a medal from Trump would he question you on your gender or treat you like a soldier!

No need to make up a story about how cold it gets in Canada. It's nowhere near what you think and indicated like as if you were trying to chase people away from there. Get it right, don't just make up whatever you're trying to do to chase people away and then you pump up the good ol USA. Your narrator is exaggerating along with his wavering voice up and down on who's best.

Knee surgery comparison is a poor comparison. You chose self inflicted medical down time. The individual requiring knee surgery did not. You took down time because changing your gender identity was something you felt you needed, which isn't putting the service of your country first. I don't choose myself over my people - period. I don't believe that is the merit of a good leader. I don't believe the excellence in your skill set comes from an inability to establish personally what gender you want to be. Results in combat and protecting what's right in the air and on the battlefield have little to do with wanting to be a woman or a man. Get the job done, be a silent operator. It seems to me, that you care more about your gender than you do about your service to your country. I hope in the end, you get everything your heart desires. I truly do. But I hope you recognise that the world isn't fair. I don't think this piece by CNN is more important than covering what's going on in the lives of those suffering that need the air time more than this individual. Further more, the reporter - she just looks like an angry woman who isn't getting what she wants. She doesn't appear to be unbiased at all. It's not a good reflection for the CNN. I think fair reporting is fair, I also believe one should come across as unbiased when reporting fairly, here the reporter has failed to do so in my opinion. Out

Poor MAGA, they've lost their humanity in their pursuit of power. Having to make up silly justifications for excluding transgender people when the real reason is idealogical is like listing to Putin say he invade Ukraine because of NATO. Meanwhile, US soldiers will be working alongside transgender soldiers in war games with other western militaries.

People don't understand we have too many immigrants, and many are criminals doing bad to our country. Many don't even like to work. I'm so sorry, but first, Us USA citizens. It's like entering a strangers house without his consent. You can't do that by force. You can get hurt. Try fighting for your rights in your country.

This is the main reason why many MANY people like me start watching FOX news instead of this democratic sensitive useless slop

Why do these people think that what they are doing is alright? You allowed your country to go to shit and now you don’t like it so you invade mine to turn it into another shithole country?

No no no. Trump never used the words IRREGULAR migration. This is why the AFD is on the rise. It's thanks to news outlets like you, afraid to say the truth, that Trump was talking about illegals.\n\n4:56 Oh, no, poor illegals will have to live in fear. DW is a joke, this is fuels the far right, this kind if journalism got Trump elected too. The people had enough of this brave new world you are pushing

The people are tired of the smug condescending superiority complex having place that we call home. Things like this will continue to increase and get worse until what we say matches what we do.

All transgender people need to be kicked out they act like they're? women and they got penis between their legs the whoops it has stopped the American people 70% vote for him to stop all this woke crap and that's what Donald Trump does he's a man of his word and he keeps his word thank you Donald J Trump

This is the Military, a lethal fighting force to protect your country and for war. There is no place in the military for these types of people and or behaviors. There is no place for specific gender flags and all this crap in what is meant to be the most lethal fighting force on the planet. It has no place at all within the walls of the military, and you do not want other countries to see you as weak, because it upsets these types of people who have spread like ants since dumb joe ruined the country over the last 4 yrs.

CNN just can't accept they suck, Trump crushed them like the bugs they are, and just accept it, and stop trying to get people on the smallest of sentences or words where they say 1 thing wrong. Kaitlan collins specializes in asking irrelevant questions to anyone she interviews who is republican, to try and catch them out on the smallest detail she can find about absolutely anything. Whilst for 4 years the dumb democrat absolute scum of the earth party has ruined the country. CNN must be the most delusional news station to exist. I hope Trump takes action against CNN heavily in the coming years.

I guarantee most people have met a transgender and didn't even know it. I took a course at work and both instructors had transition from female to male. You would never know unless they told you. Im not sure why people want to fight people being who they want to be. They don't impact anyone eles and just want to live their lives. Stupid how Republicans have made this an issue. What about guns that are killing people every day?? What a waste of time going after trans people like they are killing people or something.

also, standards are subjective. if the previous military’s standards were lower than the current military’s, your achievements are a moot point. true merit is returning to our military, and people like this are outraged that they’re below standards now

Recruitment is not down because transgender people/DEI is not allowed. It is down because the opposite is happening. DEI/Alphabet people are being shoed into places where they do not belong over more qualified other people. This process of putting less qualified people into positions endangers everyone else. Just like female lesbian firefighters in LA who are not strong enough to carry a person to safety think this is the fault of the victims they might encounter and not be able to save. This lowers morale and affects recruitment. If a transistor can meet the current requirements, they should be allowed to finish their time, but nobody else gets a free pass.

That is sick and the rest of the world laugh at us. Other countries kill people like him

I hate Trump and everything he stands for but transgenders serving openly are contrary to the principle of good order and discipline. No matter what people think transgenders are not respected by their subordinates and there has to be respect to be an effective leader. In this man's case he flies as a crew of 1 and possibly 2 so he doesn't require respect from his subordinates but a frontline combat officer leading a company would get zero respect and would probably get fragged. The standards have to be the same across all branches and all jobs and that's not possible. The military is mostly populated with southern and mid western men and they will never accept this so as a veteran I support this move to ban them. I would also like to see the standards restored in regards to fat heterosexuals too. There's nothing that says lack of discipline like a fat soldier whose buttons on his BDU shirt are about to pop and they can't see their toes.

Ain't no surprise here ppl act they don't remember when blk ppl like myself were not accepted are given equal rights in the military world ?????? America is a trip when I say trip I mean some real ??, acting all surprised now as black people we've been had to get used to this being treated like third class citizens but I got some kleenexes for you cry babies?

those 2 transgender people look like twins

Who cares whats in the pants if the rounds are hitting their targets. If anything we should be pushing for more trans people since its such a demoralizing slap in the face to so many bigoted cultures, like Jews capturing and killing Nazis.

CNN reporter, Why are we seeing this right now? Cause reporters and their companies like yourself allowed this, you all supported this, don't act surprised, you guys hid all the true factual news from the American people, giving false reports, this has been like this

I have Indian friends who support these rejections, as they themselves admit that Indian people often lack discipline and proper manners when travelling abroad. They criticise India for its poor reputation, blaming the behaviour of its citizens. They understand why some countries no longer want to accept more Indians, as they do not want to import poor behaviour or unhygienic practices that conflict with local social norms. The reality is that the Western world is changing and, at last, becoming less politically correct. The next country likely to face scrutiny will be Pakistan, due to the violence associated with its citizens. You may call us racist, xenophobic, or worse, but Westerners no longer care. We want cleanliness, security, and respectful social behaviour in our communities. If you don't want to adhere to these norms and values, then FUCK OFF!

Military leader needs to meet his people where they are? Thats like the fire chief saying people want someone who looks like them to pull them out of burning building…

People dont like the insane protecting them

Why the fuck is he addressing all these things that nobody cares about instead of the shit that all effects us like our fucked up health care system. Who cares if they want to serve, as long as they pass the standard exams who cares?! There are so few actually trans people, why is this even a focus? People are so dumb to actually want to stop willing civilians from serving

I believe it is possible for a trans person to be an excellent soldier. However, just by playing the odds, it's more likely they will have some manner of emotional or psychological issue just based off of trans suicide rates and the amount of people trying to switch back.

Theyre at low levels of recruitment because people dont want to be part of something embarrassing! Its embarrassing that America EVER accepted that men could become women or vice versa. It makes YOU look like your delusional too if you willingly become part of something so dysfunctional. The recruitment levels are ALREADY rising since Trump took office. Mention that on air!

Democrats got rid of don't ask don't tell because they wanted to promote this stuff. We have to have discussions about people's fantasies like a bunch of freaks instead of don't talk about it and don't tell. Drag queen shows in the military. Rainbow flags in the military. What a freaking mess. It's finally getting cleaned up and put back in order. The military is for fighting not a stage for your agenda

Was all 20 years of “her” service as a transgender, if not, then her case has no ground to stand on, because its even worse for the soldiers around “her” to have to deal with that shit. No place for transgenders in the military, cause now they’re asking to be included, next they’ll be crying about their own toilettes and barracks and everything else. All soldiers left their life behind to be part of the military, and they wanna allow this. Dont care how good they are suppose to be, they are a distraction, and the military is the last place you want people distracted. They dont have so many transgender troops that it will take decades to fill their place, STOP WITH THE BS. 1 person being successful, mainly because of what they did before the transition, does not make “her” proof that its not a problem. Thats like in the middle of corona and i stand there and say “corona isnt a problem look at me, im healthy” while other people are dying. 1 person can equal proof or can equal an anomaly. Espically since most of “her” success came before the mental illness.

Why all of a sudden all these Venezuelan people coming to the USA? I’ve never seem so many people desperately coming in to our country like this. I feel bad but it’s waaayy to many of them

People act like going back to their home country is a one way ticket to a crime against humanity. If their home country is so bad, we need to blame their home country and make it known that their country is enacting crimes against humanity.

they deporting people going back to where they came from.but those people like to enter the US illegally.

Search people have nothing to contribute other than they need food they need money they have no job no nothing just like in their country they want to do the same thing here these people will never help America they will destroy America

These people don't look like they're invading our country. It looks like they're running away from THEIR country...

Every Spanish person I’ve ever met is an intelligent, hard working, decent person. I don’t understand why they can’t create awesome countries south of the border. Is is just the cartels or their governments? It seems like closing the border will cause the cartels to go broke and then people can get their country back.

It's not like these people didn't get a warning from Trump months ago.

You have to understand one thing. Few people from Europe can't claim a big country like USA as their property. Just like Europeans migrated to that land, other people will also come. Migration is an integral part of human civilization. Human beings have been migrating ever since they first appeared.