Trump Officials Remove, Then Face Revolt Over Stonewall Pride Flag Ban
A Pride flag is flying again at New York City’s Stonewall National Monument—but only after a federal removal triggered backlash and legal threats.
According to AP News and ABC News, the Trump administration directed the National Park Service to remove the rainbow flag under new guidance restricting which flags can fly on federal property. The move drew immediate criticism from local leaders, who called it an attempt to erase LGBTQ history tied to the landmark.
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Days later, New York officials and activists re-raised the Pride flag in a public show of defiance. Federal officials pushed back, calling the action political, while a lawsuit filed by advocacy groups argues the removal violated federal law.
The clash highlights a broader pattern. Reuters and other outlets report the administration has rolled back diversity-related references and policies across federal agencies, including changes affecting LGBTQ representation.
For now, the flag is back, but the legal and political fight over what belongs at Stonewall is still unfolding.
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