“They Have Declared a War”: Protests Erupt After Trump Orders Pride Flag Removed in NYC

That’s what protesters shouted outside the Stonewall Inn after President Donald Trump reportedly ordered the Pride rainbow flag removed in New York City. As officials tried to hold a press conference, the crowd pushed back: “They have declared a war!” “We don’t need elected officials! We can put that flag back now!” For many in the LGBTQ community, seeing the Pride flag taken down at such an iconic location feels like a direct symbolic attack.