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Trump, Rubio Impose 'One Flag Policy,' Allowing Only U.S. Flag at Embassies, Banning Pride and BLM Flags

Jan 22, 2025, 12:27 PM

President Donald Trump's administration has implemented a new 'One Flag Policy,' mandating that only the American flag be flown at all U.S. government buildings, embassies, consulates, and military bases worldwide. The policy, enacted by the State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, prohibits the display of other flags, including those representing LGBTQ+ Pride, the Black Lives Matter movement, foreign nations, and any other movements. According to an order obtained by the Washington Free Beacon, the directive states, 'Starting immediately, only the United States of America flag is authorized to be flown or displayed at U.S. facilities, both domestic and abroad, and featured in U.S. government content.' This move effectively reverses the previous administration's allowances for the display of Pride and BLM flags at official U.S. locations worldwide. The policy aims to reinforce national unity by ensuring that only the Stars and Stripes represent the United States at all government facilities.