Furthermore, LGBTQ+ service members are no longer permitted to display the flag in their workspaces. Under the new guideline, LGBTQ+ groups affiliated with the military will not be allowed to display the rainbow flag at any time, even during Pride Month. flag, state flags, and military-related flags. Defense Secretary Mark Esper signed an order that will prohibit military bases from flying flags other than the U.S. For those remembering Trump’s memorable line to minority groups, “What have you got to lose?” Now, after losing his revered Confederate flag on military bases, he is making sure the gay Pride flag has to go with it. During the 2016 campaign, Donald Trump couldn’t say how much he loved the LGBT community, but soon after becoming president it wasn’t long before he was trying to take their rights away.
