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Patriots' Pride Post Sparks Conservative Backlash and Threats
6/2/2025
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Story summary
- The New England Patriots celebrated Pride Month with a social media post showcasing an LGBTQ+ pride flag.
- Conservative activists responded with threats of boycotts and expressed outrage in the comments.
- Some reactions contained racist undertones and targeted the team's ownership.
- This backlash underscores the ongoing conflict between LGBTQ+ support and conservative values in the U.S. during Pride Month.
