In a significant reversal, the Trump administration has agreed to return the Pride flag that was previously removed from the Stonewall National Monument, a historic site celebrating the 1969 Stonewall riots that sparked the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The decision comes after a long-standing outcry from the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, who argued that the flag's removal was a symbol of the administration's disregard for the rights and dignity of marginalized groups. The Pride flag, which was first raised at the monument in 2017, was removed in 2020 with no explanation from the National Park Service. The move is seen as a victory for advocates of LGBTQ+ rights, who have been fighting to preserve the monument's inclusive and celebratory atmosphere.
Trump admin agrees to return Pride flag to Stonewall National Monument National News Desk
