President Trump's Administration and Pride Month Recognition

SOURCE thehill.com
President Trump's administration has not recognized Pride Month this year and has taken actions that are seen as hostile towards the LGBTQ community, including renaming a Navy ship named after Harvey Milk and ordering transgender service members to voluntary separate during Pride Month.

Key Points

  • Trump declined to issue Pride Month proclamations throughout his first term
  • Education Department recognized June as 'Title IX Month' instead of Pride Month
  • Rep. Mary Miller introduced a resolution declaring June as 'Family Month' in a rebuke of Pride
  • Defense Secretary ordered renaming of Navy ship named after Harvey Milk
  • Military ordered transgender service members to voluntary separation during Pride Month

Pros

  • Efforts to recognize and celebrate Pride Month are highlighted
  • Discussion of historical context and significance of Pride Month

Cons

  • Failure of the Trump administration to formally acknowledge Pride Month
  • Hostile actions and statements towards the LGBTQ community