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Trump vows consequences for 'animals' burning American flags in LA, slams those waving other countries' flags

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President Donald Trump strongly criticized anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles, labeling them 'animals' for burning American flags and displaying flags of other countries. He suggested imposing a one-year jail sentence for burning the American flag and indicated his administration would investigate the financing of these protests. This comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding his deployment of over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests, a move that Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom has challenged with a lawsuit, alleging federal overreach.

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  1. 1 Monday (June 9, 2025): Miranda Devine's new podcast debuted; Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration
  2. 2 Tuesday afternoon (June 10, 2025): President Trump made comments at Fort Bragg
  3. 3 Ongoing: Controversy over the deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles; Justice Department has 'nine open cases' connected to the ongoing protests
  • Potential imposition of a one-year jail sentence for burning the American flag
  • Investigation into the financing of the protests
  • Lawsuit filed by California Governor Gavin Newsom against the Trump administration for alleged federal overreach
  • Ongoing controversy regarding the deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles
What: President Donald Trump condemned anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles for burning American flags and waving foreign flags, proposing a one-year jail sentence for flag burning and an investigation into protest financing. He also addressed the controversial deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles.
When: Tuesday afternoon (June 10, 2025); podcast interview debuted Monday (June 9, 2025)
Where: Fort Bragg, Los Angeles, California, United States
Why: In response to anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles that involved the burning of American flags and the display of foreign flags, and to commemorate the United States Army's 250th anniversary.
How: Through public comments made at Fort Bragg and during an interview on a new podcast, where he articulated his stance and proposed actions.

President Donald Trump strongly criticized anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles, labeling them 'animals' for burning American flags and displaying flags of other countries. He suggested imposing a one-year jail sentence for burning the American flag and indicated his administration would investigate the financing of these protests. This comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding his deployment of over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests, a move that Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom has challenged with a lawsuit, alleging federal overreach.