President-elect Donald Trump is not alright with Americans burning the flag. In fact, Trump proposes harsh penalties for burning the American flag. Check it out.
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/803567993036754944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
The Supreme Court established that burning the American flag is not illegal. It is protected under "symbolic speech" under the 1st Amendment.
Mediaite suggested that this was a reaction to the students in Massachusetts burning the American flag.
Flag Burning in Massachusetts
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