An article shared by President Trump featured an upside-down pink triangle, crossed out by a red "no" symbol. Why LGBTQ+ and Jewish advocates are alarmed.

11:57, 08 Jun 2024 Updated 12:58, 08 Jun 2024 People have only just realised what the triangle symbol on their clothes label means (Stock Photo) (Image: Getty Images) ...

Stitched into our clothing labels, a diminutive triangle symbol has left netizens on social media flabbergasted, with a multitude admitting they had "no idea" regarding its significance until now.

The pink triangle was used by LGBTQ+ activists as early as the 1960s, but it became more widely adopted during the 1980s as a symbol of resistance in response to the AIDs epidemic.

According to the Anti-Defamation League, the symbol entered popular use shortly after Oct. 7, and can “signify support for violent Palestinian resistance against Israel,” and first appeared in ...

An article shared by President Trump featured an upside-down pink triangle, crossed out by a red "no" symbol. Why LGBTQ+ and Jewish advocates are alarmed.

One symbol, in particular, is catching attention, the triangle. It’s not just a random shape but it’s a critical indicator of whether your clothing can be bleached.

But LGBTQ+ Jewish non-profit organization Keshet told USA TODAY it was "horrified" to learn about Trump's post. Here's what to know about the symbol's history. 'Hell to pay': Trump issues 'last ...

An article shared by President Trump featured an upside-down pink triangle, crossed out by a red "no" symbol. Why LGBTQ+ and Jewish advocates are alarmed.