The FBI has instructed its staff not to engage in any official Pride Month celebrations or events during work hours. An email from assistant director Ben Williamson clarified that while employees are free to attend events on their personal time, no official messaging or actions from the Bureau regarding Pride Month are allowed. This directive follows a policy shift from the previous administration which was more supportive of LGBTQ+ outreach, indicating a significant shift in federal agency policies under current leadership.
In an email seen by Fox News, FBI's assistant director Ben Williamson stated that there should be no official actions or messaging regarding Pride Month.
Williamson emphasized that FBI staff can participate in LGBTQ+ events only in a personal capacity, without using FBI resources or affiliation.
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