Trump signs order to criminally charge those who burn US flag in protest

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Donald Trump signed an executive order to pursue criminal charges against flag burners.
The order directs the US attorney general to explore charges like disturbing the peace or environmental violations.
This bypasses the 1989 Supreme Court ruling (Texas v Johnson) protecting flag burning as free speech.
Trump criticized the 5-4 decision, calling flag burning unacceptable despite constitutional protections.
The order lacks specifics on jail time, though Trump previously advocated for penalties like loss of citizenship or imprisonment.
Polls show growing disapproval of flag burning, with 59% in 2023 deeming it 'always unacceptable.'

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