🇺🇸 Trump Bans American Flag Burning

August 27, 2025

Happy Wednesday, Patriots!

President Trump just dropped a political earthquake: he’s calling for George Soros — and his son — to be charged under RICO laws.

On Truth Social, Trump blasted the billionaire financier for bankrolling violent protests and fueling the radical Left’s agenda across America. He warned Soros and his “group of psychopaths” that their days of hiding behind money and influence may be numbered.

For decades, conservatives have accused Soros of pulling the strings behind chaos in our cities. Now, with Trump back in charge, the fight could finally move from whispers to the courtroom.

This is Trump taking direct aim at one of the Left’s most powerful players.

Get caught up on the latest Trump news below!

—Nick

In today’s email:
🔔 Trump Accuses Democrats of Ignoring Crime
🏪 Cracker Barrel Returns to Old Logo After Trump Advice
⚖️ Trump Wants Death Penalty for D.C. Murders
💼 Trump's Intel Deal Sparks Debate Among Conservatives
🏛️ Trump Plans to Rename Department of Defense Soon

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President Trump isn't slowing down as he doubles down on his crime-fighting agenda, and predictably, Democrat leaders are digging in their heels against federal intervention. The ongoing battle with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has escalated, with Trump flatly stating that Democrats simply 'like crime' while Republicans want to stop it.

But Trump's influence extends well beyond policy. Just look at how quickly Cracker Barrel reversed course on their logo rebrand after the president weighed in, proving his cultural impact remains formidable. Meanwhile, his controversial Intel deal has some conservative allies questioning whether the administration is veering too close to government overreach, creating an unexpected rift within Republican ranks. From corporate boardrooms to city halls, Trump's second-term agenda is reshaping conversations across America, and today's developments show he's not interested in playing it safe.

🏪 Cracker Barrel Returns to Old Logo After Trump Advice
Cracker Barrel announced it will abandon its new logo and return to the classic design featuring "Uncle Hershel" after President Trump advised the restaurant chain to reverse its controversial rebranding decision. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Cracker Barrel should "go back to the old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response" and suggested the company could gain "a Billion Dollars worth of free publicity" by holding a major news conference to reverse course. The Tennessee-based company's stock had plummeted after revealing the new logo, which was part of a broader $700 million modernization plan that included updated restaurant interiors and menu offerings. CEO Julie Felss Masino initially defended the changes but the company released an apologetic statement admitting they "could've done a better job" with the rebrand before ultimately announcing the reversal. The restaurant chain thanked customers for sharing their voices and confirmed that their "Old Timer" logo will remain, emphasizing their commitment to serving "delicious food, warm welcomes, and the kind of country hospitality that feels like family."

⚖️ Trump Wants Death Penalty for D.C. Murders
President Trump announced during a White House Cabinet meeting that his administration will seek the death penalty as punishment for murders committed in the nation's capital. Trump stated that "if somebody kills somebody in the capital, Washington, DC, we're going to be seeking the death penalty" and called it "a very strong preventative" that everyone who has heard about it agrees with. The announcement came after a 12-day streak with no homicides in Washington D.C., which followed Trump's federalization of law enforcement in the city, though the streak ended when a man died from apparent gunshot wounds. Trump's D.C. crime crackdown has produced dramatic results since his federal intervention, with carjackings dropping 83 percent, motor vehicle thefts decreasing 37 percent, robberies falling more than 50 percent, and total crime declining 14 percent. The president indicated that similar crime crackdowns are planned for other cities, specifically mentioning Chicago as the next target and calling its mayor "incompetent" and "grossly incompetent."

💼 Trump's Intel Deal Sparks Debate Among Conservatives
President Trump has taken a 10 percent stake in Intel, making the federal government the American chipmaker's largest shareholder, despite criticism from conservative allies who argue the move resembles socialism. Trump converted nearly $9 billion in grants earmarked for Intel under Joe Biden's bipartisan Chips Act into an equity stake, with the government's share potentially growing to 15 percent if Intel sells off its manufacturing business. Prominent conservatives including Larry Kudlow, Steve Moore, Senator Thom Tillis, and Rand Paul have expressed strong opposition to the deal, with Paul specifically calling it "a step toward socialism" and Moore labeling it "corporate welfare." Trump defended the arrangement by claiming he "just made $10 billion, or $11 billion for the United States of America" and promised similar deals in the future, saying he hopes to have "many more cases like it." Intel's stock jumped 4 percent following Trump's announcement, though the company warned in SEC filings that the arrangement could limit its ability to secure future grants, hurt global sales, and subject it to increased regulation.

🏛️ Trump Plans to Rename Department of Defense Soon
President Trump announced that he plans to change the name of the Department of Defense back to the Department of War within the next week, citing the military's historical success under that designation. Trump told reporters that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "has been incredible with the, as I call it, the Department of War," and explained that "we won the World War I, World War II" when it was called the Department of War. The president argued that "Department of Defense" is "too defensive" and that the military should be both defensive and offensive when necessary, making the Department of War "a much more appropriate" name. Trump indicated that the change would likely occur "over the next week or so" and expressed confidence that Congress would approve if needed, though he suggested congressional approval might not be necessary. The Department of War was originally established by Congress in 1789 and was renamed the Department of Defense in 1949 following amendments to the National Security Act that also rescinded the cabinet-level status of Army, Navy, and Air Force secretaries.

President Trump addresses his cabinet during a meeting in the White House on Tuesday.

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🔔 Trump Bans American Flag Burning 🔔

President Trump signed an executive order instructing the Department of Justice to prosecute instances of American flag burning and desecration that could incite a riot. The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate and prosecute instances of flag burning where prosecution wouldn't fall afoul of the First Amendment. Trump announced that the penalty for those convicted of flag burning will be a mandatory one-year sentence in federal prison with no early exits.

Trump emphasized that while the Supreme Court protected flag burning under the First Amendment in Texas v. Johnson, the Court has never ruled that burning the flag in a manner that can incite imminent lawless action or amounts to "fighting words" is constitutionally protected. The President argued that flag burning incites violence, stating that when flags are burned, "the area goes crazy" and "people go crazy in a way, both ways."

The executive order prioritizes enforcement of criminal and civil laws against flag desecration that violates content-neutral laws while causing harm unrelated to expression. The order specifically targets violent crimes, hate crimes, illegal discrimination against American citizens, violations of civil rights, and crimes against property and peace connected to flag desecration incidents.

The order also addresses immigration consequences, directing federal agencies to deny, prohibit, terminate, or revoke visas, residence permits, naturalization proceedings, and other immigration benefits for foreign nationals who engage in flag-desecration activity. The administration may also seek removal from the United States for such individuals under federal immigration law.

White House staff secretary Will Scharf noted that the Attorney General is tasked with pursuing litigation to clarify the scope of First Amendment exceptions in flag desecration cases. The order followed months of protesters burning American flags at various anti-Israel and anti-ICE demonstrations across the country.

Trump’s move drew rare criticism from conservatives who defended flag burning as a First Amendment right. Conservative commentators and radio hosts expressed concern that the order violated free speech principles, with some calling it "anti-free speech and peak snowflake behavior." Several prominent conservative voices argued that while they personally would never burn the flag, government restrictions on such expression run contrary to American values.

Other conservatives defended the order, noting that it includes qualifiers and does not constitute a blanket ban on flag burning. These supporters emphasized that the order specifically targets flag burning in "terroristic" contexts or when intended to incite violence, rather than all instances of flag desecration.

The White House responded to criticism by stating that President Trump will not allow the American Flag to be used as a tool to incite violence and riots while simultaneously protecting the First Amendment and implementing tough-on-crime policies. A spokesperson clarified that the order focuses on preventing violence and chaos rather than restricting all forms of expression.

Trump’s decision describes the American Flag as "the most sacred and cherished symbol of the United States" and argues that desecrating it is "uniquely offensive and provocative." Trump's administration contends that flag burning represents contempt, hostility, and violence against the nation and may be used by foreign nationals to intimidate Americans based on their nationality.

The executive order signals potential upcoming litigation challenging the 1989 Supreme Court ruling in Texas v. Johnson, as it directs the Attorney General to pursue cases that could clarify First Amendment protections regarding flag desecration. The administration maintains that certain forms of flag burning that incite imminent lawless action or constitute fighting words may not be constitutionally protected speech.

Historically, several Democratic lawmakers have supported measures against flag desecration, with representatives like Jim Clyburn, Marcy Kaptur, and others voting for constitutional amendments to prohibit flag desecration in both 1997 and 2005. The order represents Trump's latest effort to address what he views as disrespectful treatment of national symbols during periods of civil unrest and protest activity.

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📚 The Trump administration is threatening to defund sex education programs in 46 states and territories unless they remove gender ideology content within 60 days, putting over $81 million in federal grant funding at risk. The Department of Health and Human Services announced that failure to comply with the directive to strip "all references to gender ideology" from their Personal Responsibility Education Program will result in withholding, suspension, or termination of federal PREP funding. This action follows HHS's recent termination of California's PREP grant after the state refused to remove content that the department said could encourage children to contemplate gender transition procedures and instructed teachers to remind students that "some men are born with female anatomy."

🏳️‍🌈 The Democratic National Committee's Resolutions Committee unanimously approved a resolution reaffirming the party's support for diversity, equity, and inclusion values, calling them "American values" despite ongoing conservative backlash against DEI programs. DNC committee member Bill Owen of Tennessee defended the resolution by arguing that "DEI is the very foundation of the Christian church" and criticized Republicans who "profess to be active Christians" for opposing these values. The resolution comes after Democrats faced significant political challenges during the 2024 election cycle when Trump and Republicans successfully criticized the party's DEI and transgender rights positions, with some Democrats now questioning their support for these policies following electoral setbacks.

🗣️ President Trump dismissed Maryland Governor Wes Moore's potential 2028 presidential ambitions while claiming that Moore praised him as "the greatest president" during a private conversation at the Army-Navy game, though Moore denies making such statements. Trump recounted that Moore told him "Sir, you're doing an unbelievable job" during their meeting, but then criticized the governor for later calling Trump "a dictator" on television. Footage from the Army-Navy game shows Moore and Trump having a warm conversation where Moore thanked Trump and said "great to have you back," though the video does not capture Moore explicitly calling Trump the "greatest president" as Trump claims.

🎯 President Trump mocked Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats during a Cabinet meeting, calling them "poor, stupid" for adopting what he considers deeply unpopular political positions on crime and transgender issues in sports. Trump claimed the Republican Party has gained 4 million new voters while Democrats have lost 2.5 million, and he quoted a Democratic consultant warning party members not to fight Trump on certain issues, saying "It's a trap!" Trump specifically criticized Democrats for supporting men playing in women's sports, calling it a "97-3" issue against them, and predicted that Schumer will continue fighting him on both transgender issues and crime despite their political unpopularity.

💍 President Trump offered congratulations to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after their engagement was announced during a live Cabinet meeting, calling Kelce "a great player" and Swift "a terrific person" despite their past political differences. A reporter interrupted the Cabinet meeting to ask for Trump's reaction to the engagement news, which Swift had announced on Instagram with a photo of Kelce on one knee embracing the pop star. Trump's gracious response contrasted with his previous harsh criticism of Swift, including a September 2024 Truth Social post where he wrote "I hate Taylor Swift!" after she endorsed his opponent Kamala Harris.

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