FBI Director Kash Patel Terminates Trainee Over Pride Flag Display: Escalating Concerns About LGBTQ Discrimination in Federal Agencies

Oct 04, 2025 05:58 pm CST

FBI Director Kash Patel has fired a decorated trainee for displaying a Pride flag at his workstation, citing "inappropriate political signage" despite historical acceptance of such displays within the bureau. This termination, following recent dismissals of employees who knelt during 2020 protests, raises significant concerns about shifting policies toward LGBTQ representation in federal agencies under the Trump administration.