Trump bans gay pride
Donald Trump's Pride Flag Ban and how it will impact the LGBTQ+ Community
We are going to demystify what the Pride Flag is, evaluate the evidence and implications of the Trump policy, look at some of the stakeholders' reactions to it, and finally, the way forward in this regard between the LGBTQ group and its supporters.
The Importance and Cultural Significance of the Pride Flag
The Pride Flag, alternatively called the Rainbow Flag, was first designed by musician and activist Gilbert Baker in 1978. The rainbow colors were a deliberate choice: diversity, wish, and unity in the LGBTQ+ movement. Throughout the years, it has waved above parades, protests, and cultural establishments as a means of celebrating self but also a call for equality. The Donald Trump administration has banned the US State Department buildings from flying any flags other than the American flag. The directive will also apply to US embassies and overseas missions. The “One flag policy” comes at a period when the US president has begun a crackdown on diversity efforts in government institutions. The order, reportedly issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (January 21), is a big departure from the policy of the previous Joe Biden administration. Let’s take a closer look. The US Department of State has directed consular posts to fly only the American flag. “Starting immediately, only the United States of America flag is authorised to be flown or displayed at US facilities, both domestic and abroad, and featured in US government content,” according to the request, seen by The Guardian. “The flag of the United States of America united all Americans under the universal principles of justice, liberty, and democracy. These standards, which are the bedrock of our great country, are mutual by all American citizens, The Trump administration implemented a landmark "One Flag Policy" on Monday (January 20), mandating that only the American flag may be flown at US. This advance effectively bans the present of flags affiliated with movements such as Queer Pride and Black Lives Matter, which were previously flown under former President Joe Biden’s administration. "Starting immediately, only the Joined States of America flag is authorized to be flown or displayed at U.S. facilities, both household and abroad, and featured in U.S. government content," the order states, Washington Free Beacon quoted. "The flag of the Combined States of America merged all Americans under the universal principles of justice, liberty, and democracy. These values, which are the bedrock of our fantastic country, are shared by all American citizens, past and present." State Department employees who violate the policy face disciplinary action, which may add termination, reassignment, or reduce revocation. The memo underscores, Washington Free Beacon stated: "The U.S. f President Trump's State Department has enacted a "one flag policy," banning U.S. embassies and overseas missions from flying event or Black Lives Matter flags, per TheWashington Free Beacon. "Starting immediately, only the United States of America flag is authorized to be flown or displayed at U.S. facilities, both domestic and abroad, and featured in U.S. government content," according to the order, a copy of which was obtained by The Beacon. Newsweek has not seen a copy of the order and cannot verify the report. Newsweek has reached out to the State Department outside of normal hours via online contact form for approval, and will update this article if a response is received. The new directive, issued within days of taking office, gives an indication of how Trump will attempt to rollback Biden-era support for left-wing or linear causes during his presidency. On Monday, Trump signed an executive order terminating all diversity, equity and inclusion programs (DEI) within the federal government. A memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management later ordered that all federal DEI employees be placed on paid leave, as the administration
Each color on the flag had a value assigned: being is red, healing is orange, sunlight yellow, nature leafy, harmony blue, and the spirit violet. More recent iterations included black, brown, and more shades to point out racialism and the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ people of color. The Pride Flag has become an internationally recognized symbol of resistance against discrimination and a rallying sign for release and self-ex
No Pride flags at US embassies, govt buildings: What is Trump’s ‘one flag’ policy?
US govt bans non-American flags
Donald Trump implements ‘One Flag Policy,’ bans Pride and Black Lives Matter flags at government buildings
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