Trump administration bans non-US flags from being flown at embassies
The policy stands in contrast to instances during the Biden administration when gay pride and Black Lives Matter flags were flown
The US Department of State has banned consular posts from flying any flags other than that of the US as part of the Trump administration’s pledge to crack down on diversity efforts in government institutions.
A cable seen by the Guardian titled “One flag policy” appears to target several instances during the Biden administration when gay pride and Black Lives Matters flags were flown at embassies abroad.
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