Trump admin removes rainbow flag from Stonewall, the birthplace of US gay rights movement

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 11, 2026 at 12:39 AM

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The Trump administration removed a large Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement. The National Park Service, which oversees the monument, stated the removal was to ensure consistent application of a "long-standing policy" across its sites. This policy, issued in 2023, restricts flags flown on government-managed flagpoles to those expressing official federal sentiments or providing historical context. New York officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, have criticized the removal as an "act of erasure" and an effort to limit LGBTQ+ rights. Some officials plan to raise another Pride flag at the monument.

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