Coverage dated November 9, 2026

Trump’s transgender ban pushed her out of the military. Her Virginia community just elected her to lead

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Last year, Sabrina Bruce was forced out of the Space Force under President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender service members. Now, voters in a Virginia town have put her in line to become their next vice mayor.

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Trump’s transgender ban pushed her out of the military. Her Virginia community just elected her to lead (opens Advocate)
Published Nov 9, 2026
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Last year, Sabrina Bruce was forced out of the Space Force under President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender service members. Now, voters in a Virginia town have put her in line to become their next vice mayor.
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Trump’s Trans Ban Pushed Her Out of the Military. Her Virginia Community Just Elected Her to Lead (opens The M)
Published Nov 9, 2026
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This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Last year, Sabrina Bruce was forced out of the Space Force under President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender service members. Now, voters in a Virginia town have put her in line to become their next vice mayor.