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MISHAWAKA, Ind. — Nearly two months after the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the wall at the Jackie Walorski VA Clinic in Mishawaka still does not show a picture of the 47th President of the United States of America. According to sources within the VA, staff at the clinic are refusing to display Trump’s photo along with the photograph of Vice President JD Vance out of protest.
However, the VA Clinic is still displaying LGBTQ flags and various “pride” propaganda despite a February order from new VA Secretary Doug Collins requiring their removal.
According to a news release from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs on February 13th:
Under the new directive, only specific flags may be publicly displayed or depicted at VA facilities. These include the United States flag, flags of U.S. states and territories, military service flags, VA flags and official flags of U.S. agencies. Additionally, flags representing prisoner of war/missing in action (POW/MIA), Senior Executive Service (SES), military command units and burial flags for honoring Veterans and reservists are permitted.
The policy applies to all VA facilities, including offices, government vehicles, medical centers, common areas and parking lots. However, it does not prohibit the inclusion of unauthorized flags in museum exhibits, state-issued license plates, grave sites, historical displays or works of art, provided they do not imply official endorsement by the department.
This guidance supersedes VA’s previous memorandum on displaying flags during Pride Month, issued in May 2024. However, it does not affect existing policies governing national cemeteries.
“All Veterans and VA beneficiaries will always be welcome at all VA facilities to receive the benefits and services they have earned under the law,” Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins said in an email to all employees. “This policy will bring consistency and simplicity to the display of flags throughout the department, ensuring a singular focus on serving the needs of Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors.”
REAL News reached out to a spokesperson for the VA for comment. We have not yet received a response.
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