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Trump Admin Reverses Course on NYC LGBTQ+ Memorial

Trump Admin Reverses Course on NYC LGBTQ+ Memorial

Summary

The Trump administration decided to let the rainbow LGBTQ+ Pride flag stay at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City. This change comes after protests and legal challenges against an earlier decision to remove the flag.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration will allow the Pride flag to continue flying at the Stonewall National Monument.
  • An earlier decision to remove the flag led to protests and criticism.
  • The decision is part of a proposed legal settlement.
  • A federal judge must approve the agreement for it to take effect.
  • The National Park Service plans to keep the flag in place.
  • The flag will only be removed temporarily for maintenance.
  • Three flags will fly on the monument's flagpole: the American flag, a National Park Service flag, and the rainbow LGBTQ+ Pride flag.

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