Trump admin didn't add 9-star US flag to government websites

No, Trump admin didn't add 9-star US flag to government websites
A search of website archives confirmed the small, nine-star American flag icon existed prior to U.S. President Donald Trump's second administration.
What Does the Nine Star American Flag Mean on United States Government Websites?
Americans are concerned about what a nine star flag means in place of the standard 50 stars and 13 stripes on the American flag.
Flag on government websites not Trump’s nod to the Confederacy. It’s been used since 2017
The flag icon has been used on government sites since 2017, said a spokesperson for the General Services Association, which guides federal website standards. The flag had only nine stars because of space, and it has no relation to any current or past U.S. flag, the spokesperson said.
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