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Pride: House Republicans try to fight White House over pride flag

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Published  June 17, 2023 9:03pm CDT
U.S.
FOX 26 Houston

A symbolic dispute has emerged between House Republicans and the Biden administration regarding accusations that the White House violated the United States flag code during a Pride event.

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Kansas Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican, introduced legislation to prohibit government buildings from flying any flags other than the American flag, with few exceptions.

House Republicans upset over White House flag presentation

There appears to be a symbolic battle brewing between House Republicans and the Biden Administration. It stems from accusations the White House violated the U.S. flag code while hosting a Pride event.

The controversy arose when Republicans criticized the White House for displaying the Pride flag alongside the US flag on the Truman Balcony, arguing that it was presented more prominently and at the same level as the American flag.

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According to the flag code, the American flag "should be at the center and at the highest point" when displayed among other banners, and additional flags should never be placed to the right of the American flag.

The White House defended its decision to fly the rainbow banner, while Democrats criticized the GOP for focusing on symbolism rather than addressing substantive issues.