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Days After Taking Office, President Donald Trump Reportedly Banned The Pride And Black Lives Matter Flags

Days after taking office, President Donald Trump reportedly banned the Pride and Black Lives Matter banners.

At the beginning of his presidency, President Trump made a significant impact.

Yes, shortly after taking office in January 2017, President Donald Trump’s administration reportedly issued a memo that banned the display of certain flags, including the Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, at U.S. embassies and consulates. The memo stated that only the U.S. flag, state flags, and the flags of foreign nations would be allowed to fly at diplomatic missions.

This move was controversial and faced criticism from LGBTQ+ and racial justice advocates who saw it as a rejection of symbolic support for these movements. For example, the Pride flag was often raised at U.S. embassies during Pride Month, and many saw the ban as a step back in terms of promoting inclusivity and human rights.

How do you feel about these kinds of political decisions and their symbolic impact?

 

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