White House Confirms Trump Has No Plans for Pride Month Proclamation

President Trump has confirmed he will not issue a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month, a departure from past presidents such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama who annually acknowledged LGBTQ+ Pride Month. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated that while there are no plans for a proclamation, the President is proud to serve all Americans regardless of identity. During his first term, Trump did not officially recognize Pride Month but did tweet in 2019 about efforts to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide, the first Republican president to do so. However, this year, the administration has taken a more overtly dismissive stance, with the FBI banning official Pride Month activities, allowing celebrations only in a personal capacity. This approach reflects a broader political climate marked by backlash against LGBTQ+ rights, especially transgender individuals, and criticism of corporate Pride acknowledgments. A satirical article falsely claimed Trump signed an executive order to eliminate June and Pride Month, which is not factual.