Republican lawmakers are taking bold action to protect America’s most sacred symbol. Senator Roger Marshall joined Senators Josh Hawley and Mike Lee to introduce tough new penalties for criminals who burn the American flag during federal offenses. This move follows President Trump’s urgent call to punish those who disgrace Old Glory while breaking the law.
The Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act adds an extra year in prison for anyone burning the flag while committing crimes. Rioters in Los Angeles recently torched flags during violent protests, proving this isn’t about free speech—it’s about chaos. These lawless mobs attack police, loot stores, and burn buildings while disrespecting our nation’s emblem.
Senator Marshall slammed flag-burning criminals as un-American traitors. He declared that while free speech matters, ENDANGERING LIVES while destroying our flag demands harsh consequences. This bill protects both citizens and the values that make America great.
President Trump threw his full weight behind the legislation, urging Congress to pass it immediately. He called flag-burning a “disgusting slap in the face” to every veteran who fought for freedom. True patriots know the flag represents blood, sacrifice, and liberty—not a rag for anarchists to burn.
Left-wing radicals scream about “free speech,” but this isn’t about opinions—it’s about CRIMES. The Supreme Court once wrongly protected flag-burning, but this law smartly targets lawbreakers who use flames to spread terror. You can protest peacefully without endangering others or trashing our nation’s symbol.
Recent riots showed mobs burning flags while assaulting cops and destroying neighborhoods. These thugs don’t care about justice—they want destruction. The one-year sentencing boost sends a clear message: attack our flag while breaking the law, and you’ll rot in jail longer.
Hardworking Americans are fed up with seeing rioters trash our country’s values. Military families and veterans overwhelmingly support punishing those who torch the flag during violence. This bill forces woke judges to respect the people’s demand for LAW AND ORDER.
It’s time for Congress to pass this critical legislation and put America first. Let’s honor our heroes by protecting the flag they bled for. President Trump and Republican leaders won’t rest until every criminal who burns Old Glory faces the full force of justice.
