Trump to sign executive order on flag burning and desecration - Fox News

Monday, Aug 25, 2025 8:17 am ET1min read

Trump to sign executive order on flag burning and desecration - Fox News

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday, August 21, aimed at cracking down on individuals who desecrate the American flag. The order, which Fox News Digital exclusively learned about, mandates that those who violate laws involving flag desecration face prosecution. It also directs the attorney general to pursue litigation that would clarify the scope of the First Amendment as it relates to flag desecration [1].

The executive order will direct the attorney general and secretary of homeland security to deny, prohibit, terminate, or revoke visas or other immigration permits and benefits of a non-citizen "wherever there has been an appropriate determination that flag desecration by foreign nationals permits the exercise of those remedies under applicable law" [1]. This follows a series of recent incidents where the American flag has been desecrated during anti-Israel and anti-ICE protests [1].

The order comes amidst a broader pattern of Trump's initiatives to restore and promote patriotism. Earlier this year, he deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles during immigration-related tensions, and to Washington, D.C., amid a decline in violent crime. Trump has also threatened to withdraw federal funding for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, following a dispute with Governor Wes Moore over the city's crime rates [2].

Despite the political tensions, the broader economic impact remains unclear. Analysts note that there is no evidence of market shifts or industry leader responses tied to the incident, and historical data shows no correlation between such political tensions and notable movements in crypto assets [2].

References:
[1] https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-crack-down-flag-burning-desecration-executive-order
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/trump-threatens-national-guard-deployment-baltimore-safety-dispute-2508/

Trump to sign executive order on flag burning and desecration - Fox News

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