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Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany, replaces Joseph Maguire as the acting head of intelligence.
"When it comes to the American flagpole, and American embassies, and capitals around the world, one American flag flies," the vice president said.
Embassies had previously flown the rainbow flag in June in support of LGBTQ Pride Month.
LGBTQ advocates are skeptical of the reported campaign, which will be spearheaded by U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell.
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The contrast is both appalling and telling.
The president, his allies and U.S. government officials are offering public and private support to anti-immigrant politicians hoping to topple Merkel by July 1.
Diplomats traditionally maintain political neutrality and steer clear of interfering in other nations' internal affairs.
Richard Grenell, a Trump ally and former Fox News commentator, has a history of stirring controversy on social media.
The U.S. ambassador to Germany was confirmed Thursday.
The confirmation comes ahead of a visit to the U.S. by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.