Despite Trump Administration Request Denials, U.S. Embassies Are Displaying Pride Flags

Jun 10, 2019, 11:30 AM

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Despite the Trump Administration's reported refusals this year to grant permission for U.S. embassies to fly rainbow flags during Pride Month, some diplomats are finding ways to still show their support for the LGBTQ community.

Under the Obama administration, all U.S. embassies received permission to hoist rainbow flags during the month-long celebration. This year, President Trump's State Department has been denying requests by U.S.

Despite the Trump Administration's reported refusals this year to grant permission for U.S. embassies to fly rainbow flags during Pride Month, some diplomats are finding ways to still show their support for the LGBTQ community. Under the Obama administration, all U.S. embassies received permission to hoist rainbow flags during the month-long celebration. This year, President Trump's State Department has been denying requests by U.S.