Category: Politics
House Republicans restored American flags at Union Station after anti-Israel protesters replaced them with Palestinian flags and burned one. House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned the actions, while Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the protests for defacing public property and promoting violence. Tensions escalated as a Jewish man was targeted by protesters. U.S. Capitol Hill Police stated the flags at Union Station were outside their jurisdiction.
Keywords: American flags, protests, Union Station
Update At: 7/25/2024