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Veterans Show Strong Support for Artist Burning the American Flag — "I Approve!"
Veterans showed up to offer their support for a woman after she filmed herself burning the American flag on TikTok as a form of protest.
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Artist's Burning Flag Performance Ignites Heated Online Debate
A recent video uploaded by TikTok user "Julie Burrito" has sparked considerable debate online, depicting an individual calmly engaged in a craft project while an American flag burns behind them. The video, set to punk rock music, shows the flag igniting from its lower corner and slowly being consumed by flames as the artist, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and yellow glasses, continues their work. Towards the end of the 69-second clip, the artist removes their work table and exits the frame, leaving the burning flag as the central focus. The act, widely interpreted as a form of protest, has elicited strong reactions. One commenter, identifying as a veteran, stated, "As a veteran, I approve this message," while another, a "Vet and FORMER law enforcement," also expressed approval. Conversely, some viewers criticized the act, with one remarking, "This is what Trump wants. Played you like a fiddle. Fox News is going to have a field day with all this footage of non-republicans burning flags. Gonna look real good for the upcoming election. Good job. ", while another comment simply affirmed, "ART is political." The video's creator, described as an "Artist" in their profile, has not provided a specific explanation for the performance, leaving its interpretation open to the public.
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Veterans Come Out in Droves to Wholeheartedly Support Missouri Artist Burning A…
An artist from Missouri shared on TikTok of her burning the American flag, and found massive support from military veterans.
