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Yes he does, and has been photographed saluting the flag on many occasions. There are also many news videos showing him at events where he saluted the flag. But sadly, there are a number of urban myths and political lies on various websites that claim he does not salute the flag; there are also photo-shopped (fake) pictures where it is claimed he disrespected the flag. None of this is accurate. Whether you like him or not, there is no credible evidence that he hates the flag, nor is there evidence that he refuses to salute it. Some of these myths are based on the Birther belief that he was not born in the USA (debunked repeatedly by many fact-checkers), while others are simply partisan efforts to paint the president as anti-American. These myths are all false.
That said, before he became president, Obama was accused of failing to observe "flag etiquette". He was photographed, accurately, by a Time magazine photographer, during a 2007 event in Indianola, Iowa, not holding his hand over his heart while the National Anthem was being played. His political opponents immediately attacked, saying that failing to display the proper hand-over-heart etiquette proved Obama was unpatriotic and unfit to hold the office of President. But it was pointed out by Obama's spokesperson that the incident was about the playing of the National Anthem, not about saluting the flag. The spokesperson said sometimes Obama stands with hand on heart during the National Anthem, and sometimes he does not. A look at people at a Baseball game will show that many do not place their hand on their heart during the anthem. Saluting during the anthem is simply a custom, made popular after 9/11; not everyone observes it.
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∙ 9y agoYes he does, and has been photographed saluting the flag on many occasions. There are also many news videos showing him at events where he saluted the flag. But sadly, there are a number of urban myths and political lies on various websites that claim he does not salute the flag; there are also photo-shopped (fake) pictures where it is claimed he disrespected the flag. None of this is accurate. Whether you like him or not, there is no credible evidence that he hates the flag, nor is there evidence that he refuses to salute it. Some of these myths are based on the Birther belief that he was not born in the USA (debunked repeatedly by many fact-checkers), while others are simply partisan efforts to paint the president as anti-American. These myths are all false.
He did recently salute military personnel with a latte in the hand he saluted with. That's no urban myth. He shows little respect for the military.
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∙ 11y agoAbsolutely not. There are a number of internet myths about this, but there is no credible evidence to support any of them. Some of the myths include false assertions that the president does not salute the flag (he does, and always has). There was a 2007 photo which made the rounds during the 2008 presidential campaign, in which other people were seen placing their hand on their heart, but the then-senator Obama was not. However, the caption on this photo was wrong: it was not a photo of the flag being saluted, but rather, a photo of political figures listening to the Star Spangled Banner (the national anthem). There is no rule about saluting or placing hand-on-heart during the anthem, as anyone who has ever attended a baseball game knows. Many people just sing along, which is what Mr. Obama was doing. But his political opponents said he showed disrespect for the flag, a myth that can still be found online today. However, reports that he hates the flag or disrespects it are false, and generally politically motivated.
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∙ 12y agoyes, countless times by now
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Does Barack and Michelle Obama attend a flag burning event?
No, contrary to internet myths, they never did. There is no reason why they ever would, since they love this country and respect the flag.
Has Barack Obama attended flag burnings?
No, there is no evidence of it. Both the president and first lady love this country, respect the flag, and would never attend such an event.
Who put the American flag on top of the White House?
Barack Obama put the American Flag on top of the White House...........
Where can you find Meet the Press story with Obama Sept 2008 on flag opinion?
You can't find it because it's a myth. It never happened. Barack Obama was not on Meet the Press in September 2008, and he never said anything about the flag on that show or any other. The flag myth is a false story, circulated by his political enemies. There is no evidence that Mr. Obama ever went on any talk show and insulted the flag. Further, when Barack Obama did appear on Meet the Press, in December 2008 (for his first interview as president), he never discussed anything about the flag, nor was he asked any questions about that subject.
Did Barack Obama ever state that he wants to redesign the US flag?
No evidence is found of that. Please see the related question below which may relate to your question and provide additional information.
Does Barack Obama burn flags?
No, he does not. This is an internet myth, spread by his political opponents, and there is no evidence to support it. Mr. Obama has always shown respect for the flag.
People in the US of America?
YES! They exist! They have a new president named Barack obama! Their flag has 50 stars!
Why was the rattlesnake never used as an emblem?
The Tea Party and the military were bonded by this flag so President Barack Obama turned aside the flag to break the bond. Obama has no power to "break the bond" of the Gadsden Flag, although some leftist organizations have tried, and this flag is a part of our history and is not offensive to Americans that love America.
Why does Obama disrespect the flag?
Absolutely. He always has. There are many internet myths which claim he does not respect it, but these have been spread by his political opponents, and there is no credible evidence to support their claims. Whether as a senator or as president, Mr. Obama has always shown respect for the flag, and there is no evidence that he ever was disrespectful towards it. You may be thinking of how, early in his political career, he did not wear a flag pin on his lapel. But this proves nothing: at that time, very few politicians wore a flag pin. Once it became a campaign issue, in 2007, he began to wear one.
Did Obama ever answer the question about not saluting the flag in any interview?
One does not have to answer questions about non-events.
What is Barack Obama's stance on the American flag?
The president has always shown respect to the flag. There are many internet myths that say he won't salute the flag, but these claims are false. You can easily find photos or videos online showing him saluting the flag, and he has always done so.
Is Barack Obama a patriot?
A patriot is someone who is loyal to his country. Considering that Barack Obama is the President, that should show an incredible loyalty to the USA. It should be noted that on some conservative political talk shows, you may hear the host claim the president is not patriotic. This usually means the host does not agree with the president's policies, but this is simply political rhetoric; there is no credible evidence that Mr. Obama lacks patriotism.
