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[Video] Veteran Arrested for Burning U.S. Flag in Protest Against Trump Directive

LIVE VIDEOAugust 26, 2025BY: Dr. Ananya Sharma1:47
[Video] Veteran Arrested for Burning U.S. Flag in Protest Against Trump Directive
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"Breaking: A veteran is arrested for burning the U.S. flag in Lafayette Square, protesting a Trump directive. Explore the implications for free speech and legal debates."

Watch: A veteran protests against Trump's directive by burning the U.S. flag.

Video shows the moment when the veteran sets fire to the flag in Lafayette Square, leading to his arrest by authorities. He is charged with violating federal park laws prohibiting open flames.

This incident highlights the ongoing debate over freedom of expression and the legalities surrounding flag burning, which is protected under the First Amendment according to a Supreme Court ruling.

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