The Biden White House has sparked the ire of some online commentators after Saturday’s LGBT Pride Month celebration was accused of violating US flag regulations.
The White House honored the LGBT community on June 10 at “the largest Pride Month celebration ever held at the White House.” according to The official Twitter account of the White House. Photos accompanying the social media post show a large crowd on the White House lawn, performers on an outdoor stage and a rainbow arch made of balloons. (Related: ‘Stop Grooming Your Kids’: Protesters Clash Over Pride Month Rally at Los Angeles Elementary School, Video Show)
The White House hoisted the Pride Progress flag between the US flags, which was said to violate US flag rules and sparked outrage online.
June 10, 2023.
It was the largest Pride Month celebration ever held at the White House. pic.twitter.com/UPs0PBBSZR
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 11, 2023
“In furthering the transgender revolutionary agenda for children, Biden has violated the basic tenets of the Flag Act and disrespected all U.S. military personnel who are buried under those colors,” Judiciary Watch said. President Tom Fitton said. tweeted“United States Flag Regulations § 7. (e) When flags of multiple states, territories, or societies are grouped together and displayed by staff, the flag of the United States shall be placed at the center and highest point of the group. is.”
“U.S. flag rules dictate that the U.S. flag must always be in a dominant position, not a subordinate position. Decorated the side of the flag and defaced the Stars and Stripes. ” tweeted Conservative political commentator Benny Johnson.
“This is disgraceful. Not only is it a violation of the U.S. Flag Code, it is a clear example of the White House’s incompetence and insistence on prioritizing social issues over patriotism.” tweeted Kansas Senator Roger Marshall.
The United States Flag Act was drafted and approved by Congress and is codified into law and is found in Titles 4 and 36 of the United States Code. However, unlike other laws, there are no federal penalties or enforcement mechanisms for citizens who do not follow the code. Additionally, the Code uses non-binding language such as “should” and “custom” throughout the text.
“[T]The Flag Rules do not provide for penalties for violations and do not contain mandatory provisions.Rather, the Code merely serves as a guide for private individuals and private entities to voluntarily follow,” Congressional Research Service, 2011. report To read.
Flag-hoisting advocates pointed out that the American flag continues to fly on the roof of the White House.
