Truth behind viral video showing Trump ‘banning Pride Month’
A viral deepfake video falsely shows Donald Trump announcing the cancellation of Pride Month, declaring June as “Confidence Month” instead. The manipulated clip, created by a satirical account, features homophobic remarks before revealing it’s fake. Despite its realistic appearance, Trump has not made such a statement—he previously recognized Pride Month in 2019, though his administration rolled back some LGBTQ+ protections.
Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ rights led by figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. While Trump’s 2019 tweet praised LGBTQ+ contributions, his policies, such as banning transgender athletes, have drawn criticism. The deepfake’s spread highlights how misinformation can exploit political divisions, with many initially believing the clip was real.
