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Donald Trump LGBTQ Pride flag: US president Donald Trump said that he would have “no problem” with removing LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flags from the streets of Washington, D.C. in the Oval Office on Monday, as per a report. During a conversation with Brian Glenn, a correspondent for the far-right Real America’s Voice network, Trump suggested that the flags could even be treated as symbols of domestic terrorism, as per the Advocate report.Glenn, who is the boyfriend of Georgia US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, showed Trump a photo of the Progress Pride flag hanging in front of a business on 14th Street, a well-known area connected to LGBTQ+ nightlife and culture, according to the report. He called it a “trans flag” and asked if Trump would consider requiring its removal.ALSO READ: Will Eurovision 2026 take place? Spain becomes 4th country to ban Israel as event heads towards turmoilTrump Expresses Support for Removing LGBTQ+ Pride Flags in D.C.The reporter also claimed that many people feel threatened by the flag and that it represents violence, as per the Advocate report. Glenn asked Trump, “This is a trans flag is up and down 14th street. A lot of people are threatened by this flag. Would you be opposed to taking this flag down?” as quoted in the report.Live EventsTrump replied saying, “Well, I wouldn’t be,” adding, “Then they’ll sue, and they’ll get freedom of speech stuff. So that’ll happen. But I would have no problem with it,” as quoted by the Advocate.ALSO READ: Marc Weinstock steps down as Paramount’s marketing president amid executive reshuffleTrump Compares Pride Flags to Burning the American FlagThe US president then compared the Pride flag to burning the American flag, which he described as “an incitement” to violence, as per the report. Trump recently tried to make burning an American flag a crime through an executive order, as reported by the Advocate.What is the Progress Pride Flag and Its Meaning?The Progress Pride flag was designed in 2018 by nonbinary artist Daniel Quasar, as per the report. The design builds on the traditional rainbow flag by including a chevron of light blue, pink, and white for the transgender community, and black and brown stripes to highlight LGBTQ+ people of color and those lost to HIV and AIDS, as per the Advocate report. The flag is widely recognized as a symbol of inclusion and visibility, often flown on government buildings, city streets, and at Pride events, as per the report.ALSO READ: Private student loan rates fall – here’s why now is the time to apply before rates rise‘Transtifa’ and Claims of Domestic TerrorismGlenn then brought up the term “transtifa,” claiming it to be a domestic terrorist group, and suggested that if the flag represented them, it could be taken down, as per the Advocate. He said, “Well, there’s also, we call it ‘transtifa,’ so perhaps if you can label them a domestic terrorist group, in all reality, you could take that flag down. It would represent the transtifa,” as quoted in the report.Trump responded, saying, “I think you probably could. Again, you’ll be sued, and it’s okay. I’ve been sued before a couple of times,” as quoted in the report.Right-Wing Media’s Role in Recent Anti-Trans NarrativesThis conversation echoes recent right-wing narratives linking violence to the trans community, including misleading reporting by outlets like the New York Post and Wall Street Journal following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as per the Advocate report. Officials in Minnesota also recently condemned efforts to blame the trans community after a school shooting involving a transgender individual, according to the report.Legal Protections for Pride Flags Under US LawHowever, the US Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that symbolic displays, including flags, are protected expression, as per the Advocate.FAQsWhat did Donald Trump say about removing Pride flags?He said he would have “no problem” with removing LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flags from Washington, D.C. streets.Are Pride flags protected under US law?Yes, the US Supreme Court has ruled that symbolic displays like flags are protected free speech, as per the Advocate report.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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