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Trump administration removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag from Stonewall national monument

February 11, 2026

The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ Pride flag from the Stonewall national monument in New York City, a significant site commemorating the 1969 Stonewall riots. In response, local officials have pledged to re-display the flag, emphasizing the importance of LGBTQ+ history and representation in public spaces.

Trump administration removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag from Stonewall national monument

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The Pride flag was removed as part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to limit diversity initiatives.
The Stonewall national monument honors the 1969 riots against police repression at the Stonewall Inn.
Local officials, including the Manhattan borough president, plan to reraise the Pride flag at the monument.

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Trump administration removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag from Stonewall national monument

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