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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
Several letters to the editor criticize Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for flying an upside-down flag, a symbol of extreme distress, outside his home after the January 6 Capitol attack. Critics argue that as a former Army officer, Alito should have recognized the flag's significance and question his integrity and the lifetime appointments of justices.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Military veterans criticized the Biden administration for placing a Pride flag at the center of a display over the weekend, accusing it of diminishing the American flag and violating the US Flag Code. The White House held a Pride Month celebration on the South Lawn Saturday afternoon, and the decorations included a rainbow-colored flag at the center of the White House balcony with one American flag to each side. Defenders of the administration argued that the flag atop the White House roof ensured compliance with the flag code because it was positioned higher than the Pride flag.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Claims that the White House violated the US Flag Code by displaying a rainbow-colored Pride flag flanked by two American flags during a Pride Month event are wrong. The U.S. flag was flying atop the White House, adhering to the Flag Code. As commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, President Joe Biden had the right to display the flags for the event as he saw fit. The incident highlights the danger of misinformation on social media, where context is often missing, and disinformation campaigns can be effective.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The White House's display of a rainbow-colored Pride flag flanked by two American flags during Pride Month celebrations has been criticized by Twitter users who claim it violates the US Flag Code. The code mandates that the American flag should be in the center of any display featuring multiple national flags or pennants. President Joe Biden celebrated the LGBT community during the event, praising them as "the bravest and most inspiring people" he has ever known. The White House has not yet responded to the criticism.