2026-06-13 12:09 PM

Benton Attends White House LGBT Pride Reception

whNEWS-PRESS OWNER-Editor Nicholas F. Benton (left) was invited to the White House last Friday for a special reception celebrating “LGBT Pride Month,” and Falls Church’s Simon van Steyn (right) came as his guest.

They’re shown below a famous portrait of John F. Kennedy. Benton was invited by CNN.com to write a commentary about the experience. (Photo: News-Press)

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