US Coast Guard U-Turns Hate Symbol Policy Revision Amid Controversy

Reclassification of symbols as "potentially divisive" abandoned. A protective victory, or all misinformation?

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US Coast Guard U-Turns Hate Symbol Policy Revision Amid Controversy

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Above: Nazi swastika drawn in blue chalk in the streets of downtown Issoire France on March 2 2025. Image credit: Romain Costaseca/Hans Lucas/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

It's only right that this dangerous policy revision, that would have watered down language around extremism by reclassifying swastikas as merely "potentially divisive" rather than hate symbols, has been reversed. This represents another troubling step by the Trump administration to roll back protections against extremism in the military. It treats symbols of fascism with unacceptable leniency.

The Washington Post

Right narrative

The original claims about downgrading swastika classifications were categorically false — the misleading reporting forced the Coast Guard to clarify reality. Any symbols of hate have and always will be thoroughly investigated and severely punished, as they violate the core values of the Coast Guard.

New York Post