A major showdown has erupted within the FBI after Director Kash Patel fired an employee for displaying a pride flag at their desk, citing it as “inappropriate political signage”. This development comes in the context of broader policy shifts within the Trump administration, including a recent order from President Donald Trump directed at universities concerning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) in hiring practices. The termination has elevated the conversation around the pride flag’s display from an issue of personal expression to a political matter.