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Trump administration moves to rename Harvey Milk Navy ship

WBUR
Published June 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM CDT

As the Trump administration moves to strip the name of civil-rights icon Harvey Milk from a Navy ship, critics worry the decision is part of a larger backlash against LGBTQ+ people.

Steve Walsh from WHRO in Norfolk, Virgina, reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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