Pop singer Madonna rebuked President Trump not acknowledging World AIDS Day this year – the first since 1988.

Last week, the U.S. State Department sent an email to employees saying that the “U.S. Government will not be commemorating World AIDS Day this year,” adding that government funds could not be used to commemorate the day in any way. Employees were also told they must “refrain from publicly promoting World AIDS Day through any communication channels, including social media, media engagements, speeches or other public-facing messaging.”

“An awareness day is not a strategy. Under the leadership of President Trump, the State Department is working directly with foreign governments to save lives and increase their responsibility and burden sharing,” State Department deputy spokesperson

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