Pres. Trump Wants Supreme Court To Revisit Flag Burning Case

Pres. Trump Wants Supreme Court To Revisit Flag Burning Case

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The transcript discusses President Trump's call to reverse the Supreme Court's 1989 decision protecting flag burning as free speech. Amid civil unrest following George Floyd's death, Trump urges governors to pass anti-flag burning laws. The 1989 ruling, stemming from a Dallas protest, was supported by Justice Scalia despite his personal opposition to flag burning. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has also defended the right to burn the flag, emphasizing freedom of expression. The transcript notes potential challenges in reversing the decision, with some justices likely supporting the original ruling.

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What did Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell say about the right to burn the flag?

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What potential outcome did the New York Times suggest regarding a Supreme Court challenge to flag burning?

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