Man Tries to Save Burning American Flag at Protest

There was chaos on Capitol Hill as hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested the Israeli prime minister speaking before Congress. A man grabbed an American flag out of a fire and then fled to safety. All that was left was a small piece of the charred flag in his hand. He's asking to remain anonymous for fear of his personal safety. Inside Edition spoke to Richie McGinness, the man who shot the harrowing video.

[Sirius]

Imagine a guy who saved the American flag wanting to remain anonymous for his safety. In America.

[HappyHappy-sqij]

I don’t understand how anyone could burn our flag then call themselves American.

[WillowEverlight]

Leave America if you hate it. You're not required to live here.

[dark-cnyq]

I wouldn't mind if our taxes went towards buying them a one way ticket to Palestine.

[kiolio]

It’s embarassing the fact they do this everywhere but in the country they’re protesting against.

[John-A]

If you hate this country so much, why not just leave? No one is forcing you to live here.

[pancakemacbuttery]

College students think they’re Hamas terrorists, bruh 😭😭😭

Also the girl running after him saying “get him!” 😡😡😡😡 is laughable

[BlueStinger]

This isn't anti-Israel, its anti-American. It's disgusting how people like that can get away with burning the United States flag IN the United States. If you hate this country so much then leave it.

[WillowEverlight]

People need to learn the difference between a protest and a riot.

[sigmasirsigma]

that flag is the reason why they even get to protest about their own opinions

[skidamerica]

Nobody is being forced to stay in america, nobody would keep going to a restaurant where they kept treating u bad

[anonymoushuman]

If they love Gaza so much why don’t they move there

[kiaraarce]

The people saying get him is so disgusting as if he’s the one doing something wrong

[Linster]

The same people who burned the American flag also refuse to leave America

[SanaaMekhail-wm]

They need to be kicked out of America?

[NSGLiv]

How is burning the American flag not illegal wtf?

[DanPlusWater]

As an Army veteran, I would have helped this man, including defending him against assailants as he escaped with the flag that I took an oath to defend. Too many of my brothers and sisters died in it's defense. Not taking action to save it would be wrong.

[UrSammich]

Doesn't matter what country it is, you should never burn a flag. It's disrespect to the people.

[FDR-wwxz]

He’s a true American defending his country and his flag.

[humanbeing]

Why there is no protestors in Saudi Arabia it is a muslim majourity country