Another distraction in the "flood the zone" strategy. And another ploy to imprison dissent.

#TexasVJohnson

EDIT: Also, the flag code says that a flag that a flag "no longer a fitting emblem for display" should be displosed of, usually that means burning.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/08/prosecuting-burning-of-the-american-flag/

Prosecuting Burning of The American Flag

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose. 

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'Stupid laws': GOP congressman slams Trump's latest executive order as unconstitutional

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) leveled a constitutional rebuke Monday at President Donald Trump’s latest executive order aimed at prosecuting flag desecration, saying that such actions remain protected under the First Amendment, even if the offending act involves burning the U.S. or Israeli flags.In a p...

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