Removal of Harvey Milk's Name from Navy Ship
Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and actor Sean Penn criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for ordering the removal of slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship. They described the decision as divisive and meant to fuel culture wars.
Key Points
- Criticism from Dustin Lance Black and Sean Penn towards Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
- Allegations of distraction and fueling of culture wars
- Navy's preparation to change the ship's name during Pride month
- Harvey Milk's legacy as a Navy veteran and civil rights icon