
(VitalNews.org) – Delivering on yet another one of his honorable promises to overturn unjust actions by the Biden administration, Donald Trump has just reinstated over 8,000 service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
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This executive order will return these patriots to their prior ranks with retroactive pay, righting a wrong that left many without their careers and benefits.
The move sparks hope among supporters who view it as a victory against government overreach.
The executive order signed Monday night as Trump was returning to Washington, DC, from the House GOP meeting in Florida, directs the Secretary of Defense to reinstate both active and reserve military members at their previous ranks.
The order ensures they receive full back pay and benefits.
Trump’s action aims to correct what many conservatives view as a fundamental violation of personal liberty and military rights under the Biden administration.
Between 2021 and 2023, the Biden administration’s mandate resulted in over 8,000 service members being unjustly discharged.
Only 43 chose to return to service after the mandate’s repeal, Fox News points out in a report.
Many were left with general or other-than-honorable discharges, which affected their veterans’ benefits and careers.
Trump’s promise to reinstate service members formed a crucial element of his inauguration address.
The executive order not only upholds his vow but also challenges the previous administration’s approach to health mandates.
Republicans criticized the mandatory vaccine policy, arguing it forced citizens to choose between an experimental vaccine and their jobs—an infringement on freedoms they hold dear.
“This week, I will reinstate any service members who were unjustly expelled from our military for objecting to the COVID vaccine mandate, with full back pay,” the president said earlier, cited by Wish TV.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed his support for the reinstatement, promising an apology, back pay, and restoration of rank for affected individuals.
Trump had declared during his campaign plans to rehire dismissed service members, highlighting a commitment to justice and respect for military values.
The executive order is one of several initiatives rolled out by Trump during his first week back in office, demonstrating his resolve to reverse misguided policies.
The Pentagon’s required action before reinstatements can commence reflects the complexity of reversing such dismissals.
However, Trump’s administration is adamant that individuals unjustly removed due to the mandate should have the opportunity to reclaim their roles—a beacon of hope for many families affected by these dismissals.
This executive order marks a significant step against the heavy-handed measures of the past, reinforcing America’s foundational beliefs in individual rights and limited government intervention.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order today reinstating about 8,000 military service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The order will allow them to regain their previous rank and receive full back pay and benefits. This fulfills a campaign promise… pic.twitter.com/OpWZjwdmwE
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