{"id":3319,"date":"2021-01-28T08:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/98-charlotte-clymer-returns-understanding-the-end-of-trumps-transgender-military-ban-vetting-denis-mcdonough-for-va-secretary-bidens-busy-first-week-the-next-domestic-terrorism\/"},"modified":"2021-11-11T14:53:22","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T14:53:22","slug":"98-charlotte-clymer-returns-understanding-the-end-of-trumps-transgender-military-ban-vetting-denis-mcdonough-for-va-secretary-bidens-busy-first-week-the-next-domestic-terrorism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/98-charlotte-clymer-returns-understanding-the-end-of-trumps-transgender-military-ban-vetting-denis-mcdonough-for-va-secretary-bidens-busy-first-week-the-next-domestic-terrorism\/","title":{"rendered":"98. Charlotte Clymer Returns. Understanding the End of Trump\u2019s Transgender Military Ban. Vetting Denis McDonough For VA Secretary. Biden\u2019s Busy First Week. The Next Domestic Terrorism Threat."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA2303230107\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" scrolling=\"no\"  frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 210px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ve slept better recently knowing that Trump no longer has access to our military. And to our nukes. But stakes are still high. As high as ever. And we\u2019re gonna continue to break it down. This is not the time to rest&#8212;or even celebrate. That time is over. This is the time to stay focused and to stay vigilant.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In this fiery episode, our host Paul Rieckhoff (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/paulrieckhoff\">@PaulRieckhoff<\/a>) is again joined by dynamic transgender activist, writer and Army veteran, Charlotte Clymer (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cmclymer\">@CMClymer<\/a>). They break down Biden\u2019s repeal of Trump\u2019s military transgender ban, the confirmation hearing of Denis McDonough to head the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), white nationalism in the military and veterans community, and pancakes vs waffles. Charlotte was named one of Fortune Magazine&#8217;s &#8217;40 under 40&#8242;, joined us back in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-65-charlotte-clymer-pride-month-special-from-army-infantry-to-the-front-lines-of-trans-rights-being-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable-dept-of-veterans-affairs-coronavirus-numbers-double\/\">Episode 65<\/a>, and returns now to break down the latest news with fire, wit and independence. And as always, there\u2019s a focus on the national security and veterans issues you won\u2019t hear anywhere else. It\u2019s the best independent news, politics and culture podcast in America.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can also check out video of this conversation with Charlotte Clymer and a wide range of music, political, business and media players from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-86-chuck-d-fighting-the-power-2020-remix-public-enemys-iconic-founder-on-trump-biden-harris-black-lives-matter-spacex-getting-old-advice-from-prince-the-future-of-music-t\/\">Chuck D<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-55-jeffrey-wright-westworld-and-covid19-fighting-the-virus-in-brooklyn-rallying-for-restaurants-ebola-in-sierra-leone-the-slave-behind-jack-daniels-whiskey-trump-vs-the-who-stupid-hits\/\">Jeffrey Wright<\/a> to Medal of Honor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-52-flo-groberg-how-to-be-a-hero-in-the-war-vs-coronavirus-the-medal-of-honor-recipient-from-inside-seattle-on-medal-of-honor-day-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-and-pentagon-get-slammed-b\/\">Recipient Flo Groberg<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-5-sarah-jessica-parker-americas-scooter-invasion-the-white-house-correspondents-dinner-syrias-hostage-austin-tice\/\">Sarah Jessica Parker<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-78-stephen-colbert-taking-on-trump-the-supreme-court-battle-breonna-taylor-leadership-after-loss-stephens-dog-eating-ai-weiweis-art-joking-in-the-face-of-fear-laughin\/\">Stephen Colbert<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-45-meghan-mccain-the-iowa-disaster-previewing-new-hampshire-haters-ivanka-and-the-oscars-life-in-on-the-campaign-trail-guns-whiskey-and-the-future-of-the-republican-party-tv-is-bullsh\/\">Meghan McCain<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-37-pete-buttigieg-reaction-to-the-afghanistan-papers-mayor-petes-favorite-drink-his-unexpected-navy-recruiter-story-arabic-not-aerobics-a-president-whos-not-a-parent-w\/\">Mayor Pete Buttigieg<\/a> on the Righteous Media <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew\">YouTube<\/a> page. It\u2019s political, social and industry diversity like no other show anywhere.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not angry, you\u2019re not paying attention. But it\u2019s about much more than that. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em>Angry Americans<\/em><\/a> is your trusted, independent source for news, politics, culture and inspiration. It\u2019s a smart, fun and candid perspective like nowhere else in the media.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can also join us for exclusive events and activities by becoming a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/angryamericans\/posts\"><em>Angry Americans<\/em> Patreon community<\/a>. For just $5\/month, you\u2019ll get unique access to our amazing guests, our dynamic host, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/merch\/\">merch<\/a> discounts, and exclusive content. <em>Angry Americans<\/em> is possible thanks to our Patreon supporters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em>Angry Americans<\/em><\/a> empowers independent Americans and is powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous.us\">Righteous Media<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Find us on social and get more involved:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AngryAmericans\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/AngryAmericans<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/angryamericansus\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/angryamericansus<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/angryamericansUSA\">https:\/\/instagram.com\/angryamericansUSA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>And YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew\/featured\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew\/featured<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Watch the Conversation: <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EPISODE 98: CHARLOTTE CLYMER - FULL INTERVIEW\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oNlXxTKVE4Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Stay vigilant, America.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/megaphone.fm\/adchoices\">megaphone.fm\/adchoices<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe you\u2019ve slept better recently knowing that Trump no longer has access to our military. And to our nukes. But stakes are still high. As high as ever. And we\u2019re gonna continue to break it down. This is not the time to rest&#8212;or even celebrate. That time is over. This is the time to stay&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/98-charlotte-clymer-returns-understanding-the-end-of-trumps-transgender-military-ban-vetting-denis-mcdonough-for-va-secretary-bidens-busy-first-week-the-next-domestic-terrorism\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">98. Charlotte Clymer Returns. Understanding the End of Trump\u2019s Transgender Military Ban. Vetting Denis McDonough For VA Secretary. Biden\u2019s Busy First Week. 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