San Francisco Leaders Condemn Removal of Harvey Milk's Name from Navy Ship

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San Francisco leaders are denouncing the Trump administration's order to remove Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship, calling it a significant insult.

The USNS Harvey Milk, named in 2016, honors civil rights leaders, particularly Milk, an openly gay politician and Navy veteran.

Harvey Milk served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955 but was discharged for being gay during the Korean War.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi labeled the decision as shameful and vindictive, urging the Navy to reconsider the renaming.

Under Secretary Hegseth, other ships named after civil rights leaders may also face renaming, with announcements expected in mid-June.

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