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Coast Guard Faces Backlash Over 'Hate Symbol' Policy Shift

11/22/2025

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The U.S. Coast Guard faces backlash over reports it would downgrade symbols from 'hate symbols' to 'potentially divisive,' a shift critics link to broader changes under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Admiral Kevin Lunday denied the claims, saying such symbols remain prohibited.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal criticized the potential policy shift as unacceptable.
Veteran Lene Mees de Tricht called the proposal 'disgusting' and warned it could harm unit cohesion.

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The U.S. Coast Guard faces backlash over reports it would downgrade symbols from 'hate symbols' to 'potentially divisive,' a shift critics link to broader changes under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Admiral Kevin Lunday denied the claims, saying such symbols remain prohibited.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal criticized the potential policy shift as unacceptable.
Veteran Lene Mees de Tricht called the proposal 'disgusting' and warned it could harm unit cohesion.