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11. Hypocrisy/Incompetence, thy name is Trump ...

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Mon Nov 17, 2025, 08:01 AM

Nov 17

https://www.newsweek.com/american-flag-floor-white-house-donald-trump-11057234

Andrew Leyden, a journalist and former lawyer, wrote on X: “The @POTUS returned to the White House but the rotor wash from Marine One blew down the American flag on the new flagpole. UPDATE: Upon review of additional footage, it appears the flag was down before Marine One arrived. Not sure why.”

The White House has not publicly responded or explained what led to the flag being on the ground as of reporting.

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U.S. flag at ground at White House [View all] NameAlreadyTaken Nov 17 OP

Highly symbolic Walleye Nov 17 #1

You just know he wants to fly a Trump flag, gab13by13 Nov 17 #2

Need more flagpoles. Norrrm Nov 17 #32

That the 88-foot Hitler flagpole Trump had installed, right? sop Nov 17 #3

Guess that says it all. Trump oblivious and/or not caring. Biophilic Nov 17 #4

Is that a Secret Service person in the background, gab13by13 Nov 17 #5

Newsweek article usonian Nov 17 #6

OMG Beringia Nov 17 #10

And nobody... GiqueCee Nov 17 #13

Hail to the thief Hey Joe Nov 17 #53

another look bigtree Nov 17 #34

Looking like DEATH warmed over with a fake tan Trump. I mean...look at that fucker. Bengus81 Nov 17 #36

ILL DUCE! Mme. Defarge Nov 17 #38

"ILL DOUCHE"! lastlib Nov 17 #45

Why didn't I think of that! Mme. Defarge Nov 17 #48

Looks as if there are two people by the flag haele Nov 17 #41

Yes, that is how he looks Beringia Nov 17 #50

Are several raised and lowered every day and then sold as Trump-branded merchandise? NT mahatmakanejeeves Nov 17 #7

No, but they're available for a $10,000 donation. WestMichRad Nov 17 #33

MAGA heads would be exploding if it were a Democrat in the presidential office right now..................... Lovie777 Nov 17 #8

No, I don't think so... Conjuay Nov 17 #19

Handkerchief Bavorskoami Nov 17 #30

They had the sarcasm icon right in the post Maraya1969 Nov 17 #46

He's gonna use it for an eye-catching rug in the new ballroom. tanyev Nov 17 #9

Hypocrisy/Incompetence, thy name is Trump ... marble falls Nov 17 #11

A clear violation of his recent EO: 'President Donald J. Trump Protects the American Flag from Desecration' sop Nov 17 #12

What a trip, I guess not a surprise for a psychopath Beringia Nov 17 #17

How symbolic democrank Nov 17 #14

There's an image for the ages. Paladin Nov 17 #15

Mission Accomplished Kid Berwyn Nov 17 #16

Really horrible. But, symbolic of his complete disrespect of his country. Joinfortmill Nov 17 #18

Mirrors our country right now. AllyCat Nov 17 #20

MAGATs love to dress themselves in the flag milestogo Nov 17 #21

If Trump tearing down 1/3 of the White House without permission or permits didn't travelingthrulife Nov 17 #35

As already posted up thread by a great DUer Botany Nov 17 #22

And if it touches the ground, it should be disposed of by... wait for it... Wednesdays Nov 17 #47

If Obama had done that? usregimechange Nov 17 #23

When I was a Girl Scout BumRushDaShow Nov 17 #24

Same here. We had to be very careful with the flag. efhmc Nov 17 #31

He molested it to death and walked away. NBachers Nov 17 #25

His eyes were closed... llmart Nov 17 #26

Hey Newsweak... llmart Nov 17 #27

Been going on for awhile. hay rick Nov 17 #28

THE AMERICAN DREAM IS DEAD czarjak Nov 17 #29

Does anybody besides me see the odd bulges in his pant legs at lower niyad Nov 17 #37

It's a urinary catheter collection bag Maru Kitteh Nov 17 #40

Thank you. I have only known people with colostomy bags , and they niyad Nov 17 #42

Urinary drainage bags can be fixed to the calf or thigh. (picture) Maru Kitteh Nov 17 #49

Thank you for this information. niyad Nov 17 #52

Leg bag (urinary collection) clearly visible on left leg Maru Kitteh Nov 17 #39

The Flag Epsteined itself. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Nov 17 #43

This will be a defining image of the trump administration LetMyPeopleVote Nov 17 #44

One reason the interfere with Marine One and obstruct night time flight operations. Historic NY Nov 17 #51

Desecration Donny Blue Owl Nov 17 #54

Flagpoles at White House risk Helicopter Operations LetMyPeopleVote Nov 17 #55