Trump administration bans non-US flags from being flown at embassies
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Trump Implements 'One Flag Policy' at Outposts, Embassies
Above: The national flag of the US flying outside the US Embassy in Nine Elms, London. Image copyright: Yui Mok/Contributor/PA Images via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The American flag alone should represent all citizens, as it symbolizes the universal principles of justice, liberty, and democracy all Americans share. Additional flags create division and undermine the unity that the Stars and Stripes represent. This policy ensures respect for our national symbol and maintains a focus on American values rather than specific group interests.
Establishment-critical narrative
Banning Pride and BLM flags is discriminatory and sends a harmful message to marginalized communities. These flags serve as important symbols of inclusion and recognition for diverse groups, and their display alongside the American flag demonstrates the nation's commitment to equality and representation for all citizens.