Controversy Surrounds Display of Pride and Transgender Flags at White House and GOP Response

The Biden administration's Pride Month celebration at the White House included a new "Progress Pride Flag" that represents transgender, non-binary, and intersex Americans, as well as people of color and AIDS victims and survivors. However, some critics have taken issue with the flag, claiming it represents a cult of pedophilia and an unwanted takeover of traditional gay symbolism. The flag's designer, Daniel Quasar, says it forces viewers to confront their feelings towards the original pride flag and its meaning, while also highlighting the current needs within the LGBTQ+ community. The White House has been flying the flag at pride celebrations for the past three years.