Hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday (August 25) directing the prosecution of American flag burnings, a man was arrested while setting a flag on fire in Lafayette Park , near the White House. The man, identified as Jay Carey , claimed to be a 20-year combat veteran and stated he burned the flag to protest President Trump's order.

The Secret Service detained Carey around 6:15 p.m. for "igniting an object," which was identified as an American flag by several media outlets. He was handed over to the U.S. Park Police, who have jurisdiction over the area, and was charged with violating the National Park Service's fire policy , which prohibits setting fires outside designated areas.

The Washington Post reported that Carey was not charged under the e

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