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Senators are taking bold action to protect America’s most sacred symbol. Republican leaders Josh Hawley, Roger Marshall, and Mike Lee just introduced a bill to crack down on criminals who burn the flag while breaking federal laws. Backed by President Trump, this push comes as rioters torch flags during violent unrest in cities like Los Angeles, threatening public safety and disrespecting our nation.
The Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act adds an extra year in prison for anyone burning the flag during a federal crime. This isn’t about silencing free speech—it’s about punishing lawless mobs who attack communities while spitting on the values our flag represents. “Committing a crime isn’t protected speech,” Hawley declared. “If you burn our flag while endangering lives, you deserve more jail time.”
President Trump threw his full support behind the bill, urging Congress to pass it quickly. “It’s time to restore respect for law enforcement and our national symbols,” he said. Senator Marshall emphasized that true patriots don’t hide behind the Constitution while burning buildings—and flags. “This bill protects both public safety and the ideals that unite Americans,” he stated.
Recent riots showed why this law matters. Thugs destroyed businesses, assaulted police, and burned flags in the streets. These aren’t peaceful protesters—they’re criminals exploiting chaos to spread hatred for America. Hawley’s legislation draws a clear line: attack our communities and disrespect our flag, face steeper consequences.
Some liberals claim flag burning is “free speech,” but that’s a smokescreen. The Supreme Court once ruled it protected, but that decision ignored the danger of mixing arson with activism. This bill doesn’t target dissent—it stops violent felons who use flag desecration as a weapon of intimidation. Fire endangers lives, and using it to destroy property isn’t a “protest.”
Patriotic Americans are fed up with cities burning and flags trampled. Working families don’t want woke prosecutors coddling vandals. They want safety, order, and respect for the sacrifices made under Old Glory. This bill sends a message: if you wage war on American values, you’ll pay a higher price.
Opponents scream about “rights,” but real freedom can’t exist without accountability. Letting mobs riot and burn flags unchecked creates anarchy, not liberty. Conservatives understand that loving America means defending its symbols from those who hate everything it stands for.
The choice is clear. Stand with law-abiding citizens or side with the arsonists and anarchists. With President Trump’s leadership, this bill can become law—showing the world that America still honors its flag and the brave souls who defend it.
