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Trump claims Democrats want to raise Palestinian flag in Kansas
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- US President Donald Trump made the remarks at a Republican campaign rally in Park City, Kansas, on Oct. 19.
- The comments formed part of a broader attack on Democrats ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump claimed that Democrats want to raise the Palestinian flag “right in the middle of your wonderful state,” invoking Palestinian national symbolism as part of a broader warning about what he portrayed as a threat to American identity.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Park City, Kansas, on Monday, Oct. 19, Trump linked the flag to a series of accusations against Democrats, including that they wanted to open the borders, release criminals and undermine the American flag. He offered no specific evidence in the remarks that Democrats planned to raise the Palestinian flag in Kansas.
The comments came amid a broader Republican campaign message portraying Democrats as a threat to national security, cultural identity and traditional values. Trump also invoked unrest in France to argue that the United States could face similar upheaval under Democratic leadership.
The Palestinian flag has become a prominent symbol at demonstrations across the United States opposing the war in Gaza and US support for ‘Israel’. Student protests in 2024 included calls for ceasefires and university divestment from companies linked to ‘Israel’.
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