The directive could be expanded to include other military vessels named for prominent American civil rights figures, said people familiar with internal discussions.

Hegseth—who has renamed multiple military installations during his time in office —reportedly deliberately chose Pride month to make the change.

You can reach Shane by emailing [email protected] VoteVets accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of a "deliberate insult to LGBTQ" troops by renaming a U.S. Navy ship that had carried Harvey Milk's name.