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President Donald Trump’s new executive order targeting flag burning drew rare criticism from conservatives on Monday.

The executive order , announced on Monday, directs the attorney general to prosecute violations of laws involving flag desecration and to pursue litigation that would clarify the scope of the First Amendment as it relates to flag desecration. The order additionally directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to refer flag desecration cases that violate state and local laws to appropriate local authorities.

The order followed months of protesters burning American flags at various anti-Israel and anti-ICE demonstrations.

Trump faced unusual pushback from the right on social media after signing the order, as conser

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