Renaming USNS Harvey Milk
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told the Navy to rename a ship named after iconic civil rights leader Harvey Milk.For those who don't know, Harvey Milk was one of the first openly gay elected officials in US history and a pioneering gay rights activist.
The Trump Administration has recommended the renaming of several vessels named after civil rights icons, including Milk, Harriet Tubman, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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During Pride Month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk, sparking outrage. LGBTQ+ leaders, including Rep. Becca Balint, condemn the move as a direct attack on equality and inclusion amid rising anti-trans policies in the military.
Former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander (D) smacked down the defense secretary's "pretty immature" order against a late LGBTQ+ rights icon.