President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that would lead to a crackdown on flag burning, despite the Supreme Court of the United States ruling in 1989 that flag burning is protected speech.

Trump used the executive order to defend and praise the American flag, and said “many thousands of American patriots have fought, bled and died to keep the Stars and Stripes waving proudly,” according to the order in a statement .

“The American Flag is a special symbol in our national life that should unite and represent all Americans of every background and walk of life,” the order read. “Desecrating it is uniquely offensive and provocative. It is a statement of contempt, hostility and violence against our Nation — the clearest possible expression of opposition to the political un

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