The transcription discusses the act of flag burning as a form of protest in the United States, referencing a potential executive order by President Trump. It highlights the tension between the right to protest, specifically through flag burning, and the potential for detention. The speakers express differing views on the respectability and legality of flag burning as a constitutional right. One speaker asserts their right to burn the flag, while another questions the circumstances under which such an act could lead to detention, implying a potential infringement on First Amendment rights by the current administration.

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Do this for every single one of you American citizens. We burn this flag in protest.

President, we do this with respect for our citizens and our constitutional rights.

I'm not putting it out. I can burn it. It's my right.

Executive order that President Trump put today. [Music]

Second thing is to show that this president and his lackey do not believe in the First Amendment right. You simply burn a flag within what? A two-foot circle on brick and you get detained.

T speak about remembering your name.

Man Is Arrested For Burning An American Flag Outside The White House

>> I'm not putting it out. I can burn it.

>> Executive order that President Trump put

Do this for every single one of you
American citizens. We burn this flag in
protest.
>> President,
we do this with respect for our citizens
and our constitutional rights.
>> I'm not putting it out. I can burn it.
It's my right.
>> Executive order that President Trump put
today.
[Music]
>> Second thing is to show that this
president and his lackey
do not believe in the first amendment
right.
You simply burn a flag within what? A
two foot circle
>> on brick and you get detained.
T
>> speak about remembering your
>> name

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Man Is Arrested For Burning An American Flag Outside The White House

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