Orlando officials condemn removal of rainbow crosswalk near Pulse nightclub mass shooting site as a ‘cruel political act’

Orlando officials have condemned the removal of a rainbow crosswalk honoring the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, calling it a political act by Governor Ron DeSantis that undermines the LGBTQ community. The action follows state and federal directives to eliminate such symbols, which are deemed distractions, prompting strong reactions from local leaders and survivors.

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