The measure is part of a long-running cultural battle between Democrats and Republicans. The bill stipulates that only the American Stars and Stripes and official flags can receive funding to fly on the official flagpole of embassies.
Joe Biden should, barring any major surprises, authorize the ban, since it is included in a text which must at all costs be adopted by the end of the week. Under the presidency of Donald Trump, the head of diplomacy Mike Pompeo ordered that onlyThe American flag fly on masts of embassies, provoking strong protests from the LGBT community.