Trump Reinstates LGBTQ Pride Flag at Stonewall Monument

Reversal of prior policy allows rainbow flag to fly at historic civil rights site.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:08pm

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A photorealistic painting of the Stonewall Inn in New York City, with the LGBTQ pride flag prominently displayed above the entrance. The building is bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, creating a nostalgic, cinematic atmosphere.The Stonewall Inn, a historic site of LGBTQ civil rights, now flies the rainbow flag once again after a policy reversal by the Trump administration.NYC Today

The Trump administration has approved the return of the LGBTQ pride flag to fly above the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, a historic site commemorating the 1969 Stonewall riots that sparked the modern gay rights movement.

Why it matters

The Stonewall riots are a seminal moment in LGBTQ history, and the rainbow flag has become a powerful symbol of the community's ongoing fight for equality. The decision to allow the flag to fly at the national monument is seen as an important symbolic gesture of inclusion and recognition.

The details

The decision to reinstate the LGBTQ pride flag was made after a rights group sued the Trump administration for its previous policy of prohibiting the flag from flying at the Stonewall site. The administration has now reversed that policy, paving the way for the rainbow flag to once again fly proudly above the monument.

  • The Stonewall riots took place in June 1969.
  • The Stonewall National Monument was established in 2016.

The players

Trump administration

The current presidential administration led by former President Donald Trump.

Stonewall National Monument

A U.S. national monument in New York City that commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots, a pivotal event in the modern LGBTQ rights movement.

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What they’re saying

“This is an important victory for the LGBTQ community and a recognition of the historic significance of the Stonewall uprising.”

— Sarah Warbelow, Legal Director, Human Rights Campaign

The takeaway

The decision to allow the LGBTQ pride flag to fly at the Stonewall National Monument is a symbolic gesture of progress, but the fight for full LGBTQ equality continues. The Stonewall riots remain a powerful reminder of the community's resilience and the ongoing need to protect LGBTQ rights.