The FBI instructed employees on Thursday not to promote Pride Month in their professional capacity. (Getty)
"But on FBI time, using FBI resources and your Bureau affiliation, you and your divisions are expected to take no official actions or issue any specific messaging," Williamson said, adding that the "stance in no way lessens the FBI’s commitment to serve and protect every American in our country or welcoming colleagues from all walks of life."
"What it does mean is ensuring that the American people see we are focused only on our core mission."
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FBI Director Kash Patel, joined at right by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, answers questions as the Senate Intelligence Committee holds its worldwide threats hearing on March 25, 2025. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)
"Today, the #FBI raised the #pride flag at our headquarters in support of our #LGBTQ colleagues," the FBI posted on social media in June 2021. "We thank them for their contributions to the FBI and the country. #PrideMonth."
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The email comes after the Trump administration has shifted away from diversity, equity and inclusion messaging and programs in federal government, instead focusing on meritocracy and the individual missions of departments.
"Let good cops be cops—and rebuild trust in the FBI," FBI Director Kash Patel said in his first statement after being sworn in to lead the bureau.
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