California leaders are rallying against potential plans by the Trump administration to remove the name of gay rights icon Harvey Milk from a naval ship. Milk, a pioneering figure in LGBTQ+ politics and a U.S. Navy veteran, has become a symbol of the gay rights movement after his assassination in 1978. Reports indicate that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is looking to change names to align more with 'warrior ethos'. This development has been met with significant backlash, particularly given its timing at the start of Pride month.
California leaders denounced reports that the Trump administration is preparing to strip the name of killed gay rights leader Harvey Milk from a naval ship honoring his legacy.
Advocates for Harvey Milk claim removing his name from the naval ship would represent a significant setback for the LGBTQ+ community, especially amidst Pride month celebrations.
Milk served in the Navy before his political career, symbolizing a connection between his military service and his legacy in the LGBTQ+ activism.
The Pentagon noted that any renaming of military assets like the USNS Harvey Milk would depend on internal reviews and reflect the Commander-in-Chief's priorities.
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