The Mexican Flag Is the Confederate Banner of the L.A. Riots

El Tricolor is the new Stars and Bars.

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A demonstrator waves a Mexican flag as Los Angeles Police officers stand guard during a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., June 8, 2025.

Mike Blake/Reuters

Do you want to make your national flag a symbol of lawlessness and defiance of federal authority?

Well, then, here’s a one-step plan: Prominently wave it at violent anti-ICE protests.

Rich Lowry

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Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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