GOP Rep Introduces Legislation to Ban Flags Other Than the American Flag From Flying at US Embassies
Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) introduced a bill to make sure only the American flag is flown at U.S. embassies. The Old Glory Only Act “prohibits any flag other than the American flag from being flown over American embassies…
Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) introduced a bill to make sure only the American flag is flown at U.S. embassies.
The Old Glory Only Act “prohibits any flag other than the American flag from being flown over American embassies or consulates,” according to Duncan’s website.
“Our beautiful flag, Old Glory, should be the only flag flying and representing our country over our diplomatic and consular posts worldwide,” Duncan said in a statement.
He added, “The American flag is a beacon of liberty, and no other flag or symbol better portrays our shared values than the Stars and Stripes. It is important to ensure that Old Glory only is flown at American embassies to represent our ideals abroad.”
Others celebrated the bill on Twitter.
The website pointed out the legislation was originally introduced after a State Department official put a rainbow flag up over a South American embassy a few years ago.
Additionally, Secretary of State Antony Blinken previously directed all U.S. embassies and consulates overseas to fly the BLM flag on the official flagpoles.
In May 2021, Blinken made the authorization ahead of the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death.
A memo obtained by ABC News