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Trump says American flag burners will be ‘immediately arrested’ under executive order

Trump's executive order directs federal agencies to prosecute flag burning under existing laws and imposes immigration penalties for foreign nationals, aiming to deter violence linked to protests.

  • On August 25, Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to enforce laws against flag desecration and seek maximum penalties for violations.
  • The order instructs federal prosecutors to pursue charges against individuals who burn American flags during protests.
  • One person was arrested for burning the U.S. flag outside the White House on August 25, the same day Trump signed the order.
  • The executive order has sparked debate over free speech, patriotism, and the limits of executive authority.
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