Liberal Forum

 President Trump’s administration has not formally recognized Pride Month this year but has doubled down on LGBTQ-related actions some advocates deem hostile — even as one of the world’s largest Pride celebrations takes place in the nation’s capital.Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump has no plans to issue a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month.Trump declined to issue Pride Month proclamations throughout his first term but briefly acknowledged Pride and touting his administration’s efforts to decriminalize homosexuality globally and recognizing the “outstanding contributions LGBT people have made to our great nation.” 
Hegseth, a frequent critic of efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, has opposed recognizing or celebrating specific identities or differences in the military.“I think the single dumbest phrase in military history is, ‘our diversity is our strength,’” Hegseth said in an address at the Pentagon. The former Fox News personality and Army veteran also ended the Defense Department’s recognition of cultural and heritage months, including Pride Month, Black History Month and Women’s History Month, shortly after his Senate confirmation.In guidance titled "Identity months are dead at the DoD." Hegseth stated, “Efforts to divide the force — to put one group ahead of another — erode camaraderie and threaten mission execution.”