Story perspectives
Trump Era Policies Fuel Fear Among LGBTQ+ Government Workers
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- Lavender Scare's lingering effects frighten LGBTQ+ government workers after policy ended.
- Pete Hegseth's speech included homophobic rhetoric, urging exclusion of non-straight service members.
- FBI Director Kash Patel fired a trainee for displaying a Pride flag.
- The Trump administration is accused of erasing LGBTQ+ protections and fostering fear, with historical parallels cited.
