Newcastle Mayor Defends POW/MIA Flag After LGBTQ Activist Criticism

Mayor Robert Clark rebukes claims that flying the POW/MIA flag at City Hall is a political maneuver, emphasizing its role in honoring veterans.

Mayor Robert Clark responded strongly to an LGBTQ activist's assertion that flying the POW/MIA flag at City Hall was a 'political stunt.'
The activist argued that the Pride flag represents a larger demographic and accused the council of hypocrisy for prioritizing the POW/MIA flag.
Clark defended the POW/MIA flag as a symbol of sacrifice and rejected any suggestion that it was being used to exclude the Pride flag.
The exchange follows a 2024 reversal by the Newcastle City Council to allow the Pride flag to be flown during Pride Month after initial opposition.
Clark expressed concerns about flying non-governmental flags, warning it could lead to demands for divisive or controversial symbols.