The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) on Monday decided to join the chorus of federal agencies in signaling their virtue by posting about Pride Month on social media. The responses were probably not what the agency expected.
In a post on X, the ATF declared that it was taking a moment to “express our gratitude to our LGBTQI+ colleagues for their enduring support of ATF’s mission and commitment to service” and invited users to learn about the agency’s “diverse community.”
During Pride Month, we take a moment to express our gratitude to our LGBTQI+ colleagues for their enduring support of ATF’s mission and commitment to service. Learn about our diverse community at https://t.co/VXfA0FgSxE. #WeAreATF pic.twitter.com/v0fqJf5KKV
— ATF HQ (@ATFHQ) June 3, 2024
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