(New York, February 13, 2026) — The rainbow Pride flag was flown again at the Stonewall Inn in New York City on Tuesday, after it was removed by the federal government, according to reports from The New York Times and The Washington Post.
New York City officials restored the Pride flag to the Stonewall Inn, reversing a decision made by the Trump administration.
- The Pride flag was removed from the Stonewall Inn by the federal government, reportedly under the Trump administration.
- New York City officials re-raised the flag at the Stonewall National Monument on Tuesday.
- The move is being seen as a rebuke of the previous administration’s policies, according to Yahoo News.
Restoration of the Flag
The Pride flag was re-raised at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City on Tuesday, reversing a decision made by the federal government, The New York Times reported. The flag had been removed previously, a move that drew criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates.
According to ABC7 New York, city leaders participated in the re-raising of the flag. The action is being viewed as a direct response to the policies of the prior administration, which were perceived as hostile to the LGBTQ+ community.
Federal Removal
The initial removal of the flag occurred under the Trump administration, though the specific timing and reasoning were not detailed in the available reports. Gothamist reported that the flag was taken down by the federal government, prompting the current administration to restore it.
Symbolism and Response
The Stonewall Inn is a National Historic Landmark and is considered the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The re-raising of the Pride flag is a symbolic gesture of support for the LGBTQ+ community, Yahoo News stated. The act is intended to demonstrate New York City’s commitment to inclusivity and equality.
“This is a powerful symbol of our city’s unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community,” a statement from city officials said, as reported by ABC7 New York.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by The Washington Post, The New York Times, ABC7 New York, Yahoo News, and Gothamist and added independent analysis and context.
