Donald Trump’s thoughts returned to flag burning Friday night as he once again threatened Americans who participate in the constitutionally protected activity with a punishment he made up.

Posting to his Truth Social account, the president, 79, said, “To ICE, Border Patrol, Law Enforcement, and all U.S. Military: As per my August 25, 2025 Executive Order, please be advised that, from this point forward, anybody burning the American Flag will be subject to one year in prison. You will be immediately arrested. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

Trump was referring to his August order where he declared it illegal to burn an American flag. At the time, he said without evidence that burning the flag “incites riots” and makes “people go crazy” at “levels we’ve never seen before.”

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