An act of brazen defiance by a group of pro-hamas protesters resulted in the desecration of three American flags at Washington, D.C.’s Union Station on Wednesday night. But in a remarkable display of unwavering patriotism and respect for our nation’s symbol, Republican lawmakers quickly took action to restore the damaged flags.
Led by New York Rep. Brandon Williams, these dedicated representatives were determined to counter the flagrant disrespect shown towards our flag by the radical protesters. In a press release, Rep. Williams declared, “We will continue to stand for this great country, no matter what.” This strong statement reflects the patriotic values that have been instilled in us by our beloved President Donald Trump.
The disturbing scenes show the destructive actions of the protesters, who shouted “burn that shit” as they burned and replaced the American flag with a Palestinian one. It serves as a shocking reminder of the growing radicalism and disrespect towards our country fueled by the leftist agenda. However, the footage also captures law enforcement standing their ground and using necessary force to subdue the unruly mobs.
But when it came time to restore the damaged flags, Rep. Williams rallied his GOP colleagues, including Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Dan Crenshaw, and Rep. Derrick Van Orden, who are all proud veterans. “We have restored the flags to their proper place,” stated Rep. Williams in a video shared on social media. He also shared a heartwarming video of lawmakers reciting the Pledge of Allegiance before the newly raised flags, a powerful symbol of unity and love for our country.
Yet, the fight to restore our flag was not an easy one. As Rep. Crenshaw recalled in a post on social media, “After votes tonight, a group of members, including many veterans and the Speaker of the House, took our flag back and raised it.” He further explained that it took some time to accomplish the task as the Hamas supporters had broken connections, but thanks to the help of DC police, they were able to secure zip ties and restore the flags to their rightful place.
Faced with such blatant disrespect towards our nation and its symbols, our Republican leaders exhibited great courage and love for America. Speaker Johnson echoed this sentiment in a social media post, stating, “Tonight, we righted their wrong. American flags are once again flying over Union Station.” He further emphasized that the Republican lawmakers would not let the terrorist mob win.
BREAKING: Anti-Israel protesters BURN American flag in the middle of a crowd, chant "BURN THAT SH*T!" pic.twitter.com/IUxP8QGuhh
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) July 24, 2024
In the face of radicalism and disrespect, our Republican representatives stood up for what is right and showed that no amount of destruction can ever break our love for this country and the values it stands for. These brave actions serve as a reminder that we must continue to defend and protect our flag, our nation, and everything it represents. We are proud to call ourselves Americans, and we stand behind President Trump in his vision to Make America Great Again.
Anti-American agitators will not have the last say.
We’ve restored the flags burned at Union Station and will continue to stand for this great nation, come what may. pic.twitter.com/NSUut4Yv1d
— Rep. Brandon Williams (@RepWilliams) July 25, 2024
The swift and determined actions of our Republican representatives serve as an inspiring example of patriotism and love for our country. We are grateful for the leadership of President Trump, who has instilled a renewed sense of pride and devotion in all Americans
Big deal …..Equivalent to showing up after the bully left and put on a show. Should have been military assisted police and mass arrests while the despicable acts were going on. No excuse for allowing it to go on. It was NOT peaceful protesting !!!!