Trump signed a decree against the burning of the American flag

• Trump signed a decree regarding the criminalization of flag burning.
• The Attorney General has been instructed to investigate cases of flag burning.
• Under threat of prosecution, they may face visa restrictions and deportation for foreigners.

President of the USA Donald Trump signed an executive order that instructs federal prosecutors to pursue individuals who burn American flags during protests. The order, signed on August 25, 2025, directs U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate cases where individuals burned flags and to review the possibility of bringing charges for other crimes, such as violations of public order or ecological crimes.

Trump stated that "if you burn a flag, you get one year in prison," although the decree does not specify details regarding possible terms of imprisonment. The decree also emphasizes that flag burning is an especially provocative act that can incite violence and unrest.

The president reiterated that flag burning is also used by some groups of foreigners as a means of intimidation and threats of violence against Americans through their communities and places of origin. Trump stated that those who raise this symbol of the nation should face maximum penalties, including for foreigners, this could mean visa revocation, denial of residency, and naturalization.

In addition, the U.S. administration recently suspended work on the Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island due to national security concerns.

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