On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump sent out a controversial tweet and caused liberals across the country to explode in a fit of rage.
Following students at Hampshire College burning the American flag, Trump suggested their should be stiff punishments for such un-American acts of violence:
Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag – if they do, there must be consequences – perhaps loss of citizenship or year in jail!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 29, 2016
Well less than one day after Trump set off Twitter, liberal protesters took to the streets of New York City and burned American flags outside Trump Tower.
The far-left group NYC Revolution Group was caught on video pouring an accelerant on a pair of American flags before lighting them on fire.
Just burned US flag at Trump Hotel NYC. We REFUSE to Accept a Fascist America! Now your turn: #FlagBurningChallenge pic.twitter.com/pvMDaVIyKD
— Sunsara Taylor (@SunsaraTaylor) November 29, 2016
“Oops!” We did it again
Reject a Fascist America#FlagBurningChallenge#1stAmendment#NotMyPresident#NoDAPL#RevCom pic.twitter.com/YqxY69xNIO— Sunsara Taylor (@SunsaraTaylor) November 29, 2016
These protesters clearly went too far and were trying to incite violence by lighting American flags right in front of Trump Tower. As of right now, Trump has not spoken out against these specific protesters, but if they threaten Trump Tower, expect him and Secret Service officials to take the necessary action to stop such acts of protest.
H/T: Fox News
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