Trump bans gay flags

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took to Truth Social to express sympathy on behalf of himself and First Lady Melania , saying they were saddened to hear of Biden’s diagnosis. WASHINGTON — The administration is rejecting requests from U.S. embassies to fly the rainbow pride flag on embassy flagpoles during June, LGBTQ Pride Month, three American diplomats. 's State Department has enacted a "one flag policy," banning U.

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The administration has banned Pride and BLM flags on U.S. facilities under a “One Flag Policy,” allowing only the American flag to fly, plus two military-related exceptions. In , under the previous administration, the State Department instructed missions that the rainbow flag may not be displayed on a “public-facing flagpole.” (Some embassies, such as. A memo from the U. Office of Personnel Management later ordered that all federal DEI employees be placed on paid leave , as the administration works to abolish these initiatives.

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's State Department has enacted a "one flag policy," banning U.S. embassies and overseas missions from flying pride or Black Lives Matter flags, per The Washington Free. Newsweek has reached out to the State Department outside of normal hours via online contact form for confirmation, and will update this article if a response is received. 's State Department has enacted a "one flag policy," banning U.S. embassies and overseas missions from flying pride or Black Lives Matter flags, per The Washington Free.

Critics argue the policy sends a divisive message, particularly affecting LGBTQ+ immigrants and international travelers. On Monday, signed an executive order terminating all diversity, equity and inclusion programs DEI within the federal government. The administration has banned Pride and BLM flags on U.S. facilities under a “One Flag Policy,” allowing only the American flag to fly, plus two military-related exceptions. The new directive, issued within days of taking office, gives an indication of how will attempt to rollback Biden-era support for left-wing or progressive causes during his presidency.

Why it matters. Critics argue the policy sends a divisive message, particularly affecting LGBTQ+ immigrants and international travelers. During his inauguration speech, also vowed that the U. Government would only recognize two genders , a stance later cemented as official policy through an executive order. In a move signaling the start of his new administration, -elect said he would issue sweeping pardons to those convicted in connection with the .

Following the implementation of several new gender and minority-based executive orders, has also put into place a ban on both LGBTQ+ community flags and flags representing the Black Lives Matter movement at embassies and consulates around the world. During the Biden administration, U. In February , the U. The same was later done at U.

Pride flags have also been flown at several government buildings over the past four years, including the White House and the U. Following the implementation of several new gender and minority-based executive orders, has also put into place a ban on both LGBTQ+ community flags and flags representing the Black Lives Matter movement at embassies and consulates around the world. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Why it matters.