Veteran Burning Flag A U.S. military veteran was taken into custody after setting fire to an American flag outside the White House in protest against a recent executive order signed by former President Donald Trump. The act, which drew a crowd of onlookers and triggered a swift security response, has sparked a fresh debate over the limits of free speech and the symbolism of the national flag.
According to officials, the protester — identified as a veteran who served overseas — said he burned the flag as a statement against what he called “unconstitutional and oppressive” measures in Trump’s directive. Secret Service officers quickly extinguished the flames and arrested him at the scene.
Legal experts note that while flag-burning is recognized as a form of symbolic speech under Supreme Court rulings, the location and manner of the act may lead to charges related to public safety and security. The incident has reignited discussion on patriotism, dissent, and the rights of veterans who voice opposition through controversial forms of protest.
