President Trump’s administration has not formally recognized Pride Month this year, but has doubled down on LGBTQ-related actions some advocates deem hostile — even as one of the world’s largest Pride celebrations takes place in the nation’s capital.

Donald Trump’s administration has said that it will not be celebrating Pride Month. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said this week that “this president is very proud to be a president for all Americans, regardless of race, religion, or creed".

The city holds a local Pride parade annually. But this year’s event will be much bigger, as Washington hosts the WorldPride Parade, which attracts visitors from around the world. Sydney hosted it last time,