At Fort Bragg, while honoring the 250th birthday of the United States Army, President Donald Trump once again proved why so many Americans continue to rally behind him: strong leadership, unapologetic patriotism, and a zero-tolerance stance on lawlessness. Speaking before a packed crowd of soldiers and their families, Trump made it crystal clear — the violent chaos sweeping through liberal-run cities like Los Angeles will not be tolerated, and those desecrating the American flag will soon face serious consequences.
As radical protesters continue to run wild, burning American flags while proudly waving foreign banners, President Trump didn’t mince words. “These are animals,” he declared to roaring applause. “They proudly carry the flags of other countries.” In a time when the far-left media and Democrat politicians downplay or excuse this disgraceful behavior, Trump called it out for what it is: an attack on the very fabric of American values.
Noting the troubling trend of anarchists refusing to fly the Stars and Stripes — preferring instead to set it ablaze — Trump hammered home the truth: “They don’t carry the American flag. They only burn it. Did you see a lot of the flags being burned?” His words resonated deeply with the crowd, many of whom have risked their lives defending that flag and everything it represents.
But President Trump didn’t stop at condemnation. He proposed decisive action to address this growing disrespect: a mandatory one-year prison sentence for anyone caught burning the American flag. “They weren’t being burned by people from our country, or from people that love our country,” he said. “People that burn the American flag should go to jail for one year.”
This tough-on-crime stance is exactly the kind of leadership that has been sorely lacking from the Biden-Harris administration and the Democrat-controlled cities where lawlessness runs rampant. While the left hand-wrings about “protest rights,” President Trump is defending the honor of our nation and standing up for Americans who are fed up with seeing their country trampled by violent mobs.
Working hand-in-hand with lawmakers — including North Carolina’s senators — Trump promised to push forward legislation that would finally hold these agitators accountable. “We’ll see if we can get that done. We’re going to try and get that done. We’re working with some of your senators,” he assured.
Turning his attention to the larger threat, President Trump exposed what many conservatives have long suspected: these riots aren’t random. They’re coordinated, well-financed, and strategically aimed at undermining the United States. “They’re attempting to infiltrate and occupy federal buildings wearing armor and face shields, the best money can buy,” he warned. “Somebody’s financing it.”
The president then vowed that the Department of Justice, under the leadership of Pam Bondi, is actively investigating the money trail behind these violent uprisings. “We’re going to find out through Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice who it is,” he promised. “Under the Trump administration, this anarchy will not stand. We will not allow federal agents to be attacked, and we will not allow an American city to be invaded and conquered by a foreign enemy. And that’s what they are.”
In a moment of gratitude, Trump saluted the troops who have been deployed to restore order in cities like Los Angeles. “I want to applaud the courage and the strength of the incredible troops who are right now standing guard to protect federal property and personnel and uphold the supremacy of federal law,” he said, adding, “They’re protecting our ICE agents. They’re protecting the police in Los Angeles.”
While the radical left continues to fuel division and chaos, President Trump remains a steady defender of law, order, and American values — exactly what this country needs.
