Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s Covid-19 Vaccination mandate
Constitutional Risk:
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Signed by: Donald J. Trump
Signed: 1/27/2025
Last Updated: 1/29/2025
Executive Order
Summary
Order directs Defense & Homeland Security to reinstate troops discharged for refusing COVID vaccine, with back pay/benefits. Allows voluntary departures due to mandate to return without penalty. Doesn't prevent discipline for other offenses.