Donald Trump warns of 'consequences' for American flag burners

Donald Trump says that anyone who burns an American flag should face unspecified "consequences", such as jail or a loss of citizenship.

Donald Trump warns of 'consequences' for American flag burners

Donald Trump says that anyone who burns an American flag should face unspecified "consequences", such as jail or a loss of citizenship.

The president-elect's tweet is a direct conflict with free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution.

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