Trump administration removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag from Stonewall national monument

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Cecilia NowellFebruary 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM

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The Trump administration removed a Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City in early February, citing a recent Interior Department memo. The memo, issued January 21st, restricts flag displays on National Park Service sites to U.S., agency, and POW/MIA flags, with limited exceptions. The Interior Department stated the policy clarifies existing guidelines and that the monument will continue to interpret the site's history. The removal sparked criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and New York politicians, including Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and New York City Council members, who condemned the decision and urged the flag's reinstatement. Stonewall is a national monument commemorating the 1969 Stonewall riots, a pivotal event in the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

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