(PM.) On Thursday, Twitter CEO Elon Musk took a shot at the Central Intelligence Agency(CIA) as they and other government agencies posted on the platform to celebrate “Pride Month.”
Referencing the secretive nature of the agency, Musk wrote, “I thought the CIA liked being the closet, lol.”
I thought the CIA liked being the closet lol
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 8, 2023
The CIA said that their theme for Pride is “WELCO-ME,” an acronym that stands for Wellness, Equity, LGBTQ+, Community, Openness, and Me!
“Pride Month is an occasion for all of us at the Agency to pay tribute to the rich history, community, and mission contributions of our LGBTQ+ officers,” the post concluded.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) joined the CIA in posts to commemorate “Pride Month.”
Slava has been with DHS for almost four years, and previously spent two decades working with organizations like @OSCE, @amnesty, @humanrights1st, @ILGAEurope and @ILGAWORLD to promote and advance the human rights of LGBTQ+ people worldwide. pic.twitter.com/rSmxXmGeOs
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) June 7, 2023
“Recognizing the lived experiences of our LGBTQ+ #DHSWorkforce is part of DHS’s commitment to inclusion and representation,” The post reads. It goes on to recognize one of their Slava who “has been with DHS for almost four years, and previously spent two decades working with organizations like @OSCE, @amnesty, @humanrights1st, @ILGAEurope, and @ILGAWORLD to promote and advance the human rights of LGBTQ+ people worldwide.”
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a video, “We honor and celebrate the many ways that our family, friends, neighbors, and fellow Americans LGBTQI+ contribute to the health and well-being of our great nation.”
We firmly believe that we have not made progress unless we all make progress.
To our LGBTQI+ family and friends, communities and advocates, we see you and we stand with you. 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/zLYHBxpc8I
— Secretary Xavier Becerra (@SecBecerra) June 8, 2023
