WASHINGTON – The Pentagon says it has no plans to repeal the don’t ask-don’t tell policy for gay troops.
Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said Tuesday that the military’s top leaders have only had initial discussions with the White House about whether gay troops should be open about their sexuality.
Under current rules, openly gay troops can be discharged from the U.S. military.
Morrell said the White House has not asked for the 1993 policy to be scrapped.
“I do not believe there are any plans under way in this building for some expected, but not articulated, anticipation that don’t ask-don’t tell will be repealed,” Morrell told reporters at the Pentagon.
