A person was arrested near the White House on Tuesday after setting fire to an American flag, just hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to punish people who burn the flag .

The U.S. Secret Service confirmed the initial detention in a statement to Newsweek.

"On Aug.25 at approximately 6:15 p.m., the U.S. Secret Service detained an individual in Lafayette Park for igniting an object," the agency said. "The individual was subsequently turned over to U.S. Park Police as they have jurisdiction. We'd refer you to U.S. Park Police for any charges or additional questions."

The Park Police confirmed that the individual was arrested after being reached for comment by Newsweek , saying, "At about 6:30 pm, the United States Park Police arrested one person in L

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