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Pushed out by Trump ban, retired Space Force Colonel seeks to become second openly transgender member of Congress [View all]
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Pushed out by Trump ban, retired Space Force Colonel seeks to become second openly transgender member of Congress
Northern Virginia's Bree Fram says being forced into retirement is driving her congressional run.
Author: Eric Flack
Published: 6:00 AM EST January 20, 2026
Updated: 6:12 AM EST January 20, 2026
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Retired Space Force Col. Bree Fram spent 23 years serving her country, rising to become the highest-ranked openly transgender officer in the U.S. military. This summer, President Trump's executive order banning transgender troops forced her into retirement.
Now, she's running for Congress in Northern Virginia.
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Pushed out by Trump ban, retired Space Force Colonel seeks to become second openly transgender member of Congress
Northern Virginia's Bree Fram says being forced into retirement is driving her congressional run.
Author: Eric Flack
Published: 6:00 AM EST January 20, 2026
Updated: 6:12 AM EST January 20, 2026
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Retired Space Force Col. Bree Fram spent 23 years serving her country, rising to become the highest-ranked openly transgender officer in the U.S. military. This summer, President Trump's executive order banning transgender troops forced her into retirement.
Now, she's running for Congress in Northern Virginia.
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