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Donald Trump: “Freedom of speech means you can burn the American flag.”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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Published | Video Starts at 39:45

But I would, I would have no problem with it. I will say, and Steve might just mention this. Todd, you might mention it too, because we're putting out an order. You know, Freedom of speech means you can burn the American flag. which I think is horrible. But I noticed something over the last little while, you know, as you do, you start noticing things that you wouldn't normally think. (39:45–39:48)

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Asserts that current freedom of speech laws allow for the burning of the American flag.

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