FBI Orders Agents To Refrain From Pride Month Celebrations At Work Under New Trump-Era Directive

FBI Orders Agents To Refrain From Pride Month Celebrations At Work Under New Trump-Era Directive

The FBI has instructed its employees not to participate in or promote Pride Month activities during work hours or through official Bureau resources, according to a new internal directive.

In an email obtained by Fox News, FBI Assistant Director for Public Affairs Ben Williamson clarified, “There should be no official FBI actions, events, or messaging regarding Pride Month.”

He added that employees are free to engage in personal celebrations outside of work but must refrain from using government resources.

The shift comes amid broader administrative changes under President Trump, whose nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, has yet to issue a public statement. The current stance is a sharp contrast to the Biden administration, which actively supported Pride events, including a White House celebration in 2023.

An FBI spokesperson told TMZ, “The FBI is committed to serving and protecting all Americans… [while] remaining focused on our core mission.”

Is this shift surprising?