Trump says he signed executive orders to reshape the military, including banning transgender troops

 During a gaggle with reporters aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump said he signed four executive orders Monday night that will reshape the management and composition of the military, with provisions addressing diversity measures, transgender service members and troops who were discharged for refusing Covid-19 vaccinations.

Trump also said he signed an executive order to create a process for developing what the administration refers to as an “American Iron Dome,” a missile defense system aimed at protecting the homeland.

Trump said he signed the executive orders on his return flight to Washington from Florida.

CNN had previously reported Trump was expected to sign the orders, according to two White House officials.

The executive orders come as Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, was sworn in as secretary of defense on Saturday. Hegseth has long stated he planned to implement major cultural changes to the military, including ending DEI practices and removing “woke” service members, as CNN reported.