Whiskey Pete's made-in-Thailand American flag suits

[Tanuki]

https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/pete-hegseth-accused-of-getting-his-american-flag-suits-made-in-thailand/


"Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is fond of wearing apparel bedecked in American flags, but the origin of his clothing may be less patriotic, according to a popular menswear influencer.

Hegseth has frequently been photographed wearing flag lapel pins, tie tacks, belt buckles, socks — not to mention the countless photos of him holding open his suit jacket to show off a flag-print lining fabric.
.....
Derek Guy, who runs the men’s style blog Die, Workwear! and social media accounts under the same name, has weighed in on political topics before. He shared Johnson’s tweet and pounced on a photo of one of Hegseth’s flag-lined jackets that zoomed in on the label.

"This suit appears to be from Book A Tailor, a company that produces its clothes in Thailand,” wrote Guy, urging Hegseth, “instead of covering yourself in USA flags, would you be interested in supporting US tailoring shops that employ US cutters and coatmakers?”
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[BeerBarrelPolka]

1. Isn't that

a flag code violation? Or am I so 20th century?

[Tanuki]

2. Yes, especially the one he keeps in his pocket to blow his nose on.

[marble falls]

3. it is flag desecration as I understand it. They arrested Abby Hoffman for just draping his shoulders with a flag ...

... (a)
(1) Whoever knowingly mutilates, defaces, physically defiles, burns, maintains on the floor or ground, or tramples upon any flag of the United States shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
(2) This subsection does not prohibit any conduct consisting of the disposal of a flag when it has become worn or soiled.
(b) As used in this section, the term “flag of the United States” means any flag of the United States, or any part thereof, made of any substance, of any size, in a form that is commonly displayed.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed as indicating an intent on the part of Congress to deprive any State, territory, possession, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico of jurisdiction over any offense over which it would have jurisdiction in the absence of this section.
(d)
(1) An appeal may be taken directly to the Supreme Court of the United States from any interlocutory or final judgment, decree, or order issued by a United States district court ruling upon the constitutionality of subsection (a).
(2) The Supreme Court shall, if it has not previously ruled on the question, accept jurisdiction over the appeal and advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest extent possible.
(Added Pub. L. 90–381, § 1, July 5, 1968, 82 Stat. 291; amended Pub. L. 101–131, §§ 2, 3, Oct. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 777.)


I think Abby was making free speech. I think Hogsbreath was flexing his testosterone.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

4. No. It's not made from an actual flag. It's a stars-and-stripes design.

[WmChris]

5. American tailors

No reason it or similar items couldn't be acquired from U.S. manufacture. I guess since the orange menace has his shit made in China that opens the door to Ignore American craftsmanship.

[edhopper]

6. It is not a "stars and stripes design"

it is part of a flag. It doesn't matter if they cut up a whole flag to make it, or made a section of the flag, it still violates the code for the flag.

As used in this section, the term “flag of the United States” means any flag of the United States, or any part thereof, made of any substance, of any size, in a form that is commonly displayed.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

8. It's not clear that that part was ever an *actual* flag. Printing fabric with stars and stripes on it does not make it

an American flag.

[edhopper]

13. As I said

it is part of the flag, not a generic stars & stripes design.
Even making a section of the flag and using it for clothing violates the code.
He is the SoD! He should not show this much disrespect to the flag.

[quaint]

7. I love Whiskey Pete's Maple Syrup but did not know they made suits for Hegseth.

Bummer.
(yeah yeah just don't know why we lower ourselves to their tactics)

[Wounded Bear]

9. IDK about the flag code, but that is pretty fucking hokey...

[Baitball Blogger]

10. Literally and figuratively wrapping himself in the flag.

[kacekwl]

11. The death of America

will come wrapped in the flag. Those who have to flaunt it hate democracy the most.

[Mysterian]

12. A violation of the flag code, if anyone cares anymore.

Key Aspects of the Flag Code:

Display Times:
It is customary to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset, but it can be displayed 24/7 with proper illumination.
Handling:
The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously. It should not be displayed in inclement weather unless it's an all-weather flag.
Position:
When displayed with other flags, the American flag should be at the center and highest point. When displayed against a wall or in a window, the union (blue field with stars) should be uppermost and to the observer's left.
Respect:
The flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. It should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.
Special Occasions:
The flag should be displayed on all national holidays, including New Year's Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.
Disposal:
The flag should be folded in a respectful manner and burned or destroyed in a dignified way.
Flag Etiquette:
There are specific guidelines for how to handle and display the flag in various settings, such as parades, on vehicles, and in public buildings.