"President Donald Trump called for all flags to be lowered, and West Hollywood officials said on Sunday (14 September) said that their decision aligned with that request, rather than an "endorsement of, Mr Kirk's political views or actions". A spokesperson said: "The action was undertaken in accordance with the city's Policy for Recognitions and Memorials, which acknowledges that the city follows the direction of the president in determining when flags in the city are flown at half-staff.""
"The City of West Hollywood has responded to a backlash over the decision to lower LGBTQ+ Pride flags to half-mast in tribute to right-wing pundit Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead in Utah last week. Among those lowered to what Americans call half-staff, were two LGBTQ+ Pride flags outside the VCA TLC Animal Hospital on Santa Monica Boulevard. The decision to lower the flags was branded "heinous" by locals and users on social media, given Charlie Kirk's well documented homophobic views, which included describing LGBTQ+ people as "groomers"."
West Hollywood lowered multiple flags to half-staff after a national call to lower flags following the death of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk. Two LGBTQ+ Pride flags outside the VCA TLC Animal Hospital on Santa Monica Boulevard were among those lowered, sparking local and social media outrage because of Kirk's documented homophobic remarks. City officials said the action followed the city's Policy for Recognitions and Memorials and the president's direction, asserting it did not endorse Kirk's views. The City Council plans to review and possibly update the policy at upcoming committee meetings. Some news outlets briefly linked the suspected shooter to transgender and anti‑fascist messages on casings; that report was later retracted.
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