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May is almost over, which means June is around the corner, traditionally recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the United States.
During his first term, President Donald Trump consistently ignored official proclamations recognizing Pride Month, breaking from the tradition set by predecessors like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. In 2017 and 2018, he made no acknowledgment of Pride Month, and in 2020, he again omitted it from his list of June proclamations, prioritizing others like National Homeownership Month.
Recent reports indicate that Trump’s second administration is unlikely to recognize Pride Month in 2025, with his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, announcing no federal funds will be allocated for it, aligning with his broader crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This policy shift has led to financial struggles for some Pride parades, with major corporate sponsors, including Comcast, Anheuser-Busch, and PepsiCo, withdrawing their support. Organizers report that companies are scaling back in general, viewing Pride sponsorships as potential liabilities.
For instance, San Francisco Pride lost over $200,000 in funding, and New York Pride saw about 25% of its corporate donors withdraw or reduce support. This retreat has forced organizers to rely on grassroots fundraising to sustain events, echoing the resistant spirit of early Pride celebrations.
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