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Trump Stops U.S. Embassies from Flying Pride or Black Lives Matter Flags
The Trump administration has issued a directive banning U.S. embassies and consular posts from flying any flag other than the American flag. This decision aligns with former President Donald Trump’s stance on limiting LGBTQ representation in public spaces and events.
According to a report by The Guardian, a memo titled “One Flag Policy” outlines the restriction, preventing the display of flags like the LGBTQ pride flag and the Black Lives Matter banner, which had been permitted under President Joe Biden’s administration.
During Biden’s tenure, pride flags were displayed at embassies and even at the White House during the 2023 Pride Month celebration, drawing sharp criticism from conservative groups.
The memo, now implemented, states, “Starting immediately, only the United States of America flag is authorized to be flown or displayed at U.S. facilities, both domestic and abroad, and featured in U.S. government content.”
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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