Trump says he 'took the freedom of speech away' on flag burning
4 hours ago
- #Donald Trump
- #First Amendment
- #Flag Burning
- Trump claims his administration 'took the freedom of speech away' regarding flag burning.
- He referenced an executive order from August directing prosecution for flag burning, calling it 'uniquely offensive and provocative.'
- The Supreme Court has ruled flag burning as protected speech under the First Amendment.
- Trump argues flag burning incites violence and riots, despite legal protections.
- White House states Trump supports the First Amendment but aims to prevent violence linked to flag desecration.
- A man was arrested for burning a flag outside the White House under fire policy violations, not directly for flag burning.