The voice of Carey and the other veterans I met camping out in front of Union Station demonstrate real patriotism and valor. It is easy to wave the flag. It is harder to stand up for it against authoritarianism.

Photo Credit: J ose Mejia https://nsjonline.com/article/2025/09/former-u-s-house-candidate-idd-in-flag-burning/ by A.P. Dillon; A.P....

Jay Carey I didn't go to D.C. with the intentions of setting the American Flag on fire, but then I had to. Together with 4 other combat...