A video that’s gone viral captures a moment of heroism and horror in Seattle, where a man risked everything to save an American flag from being burned during an anti-ICE riot—and what the mob did after will turn your stomach. Shared by Katie Daviscourt on X, the footage shows the man, his face determined, snatching the flag from a dumpster fire set by far-left protesters. But the mob’s response? They assaulted him, their words and actions a sickening display of hatred. “F*** this country! F*** this country!” a woman shouts, her voice dripping with venom. “We’re Mexican, motherf*****, we’re burning that flag,” another man yells. For Trump supporters, this is a moment of outrage, a “FAFO” lesson gone wrong. The image above, from the video, freezes the scene: the man holding the flag, the mob surrounding him, their faces masked, their intent clear. It’s racked up over 3 million views, and it’s a story you need to see.
The video starts with a wide shot of a street at night, the air thick with tension. The man, his back to the camera, is seen pulling the flag from the flames, his actions a stark contrast to the chaos around him. The mob, some in hoodies, others in casual clothes, closes in, their shouts filling the air. “What the f*** are you here for, b***h?” the woman screams, her finger pointed accusingly. The man, undeterred, responds, “You ain’t burning no flag,” his voice steady despite the danger. But the mob doesn’t back down. They push, they shove, their words turning to blows. Daviscourt, a journalist for The Post Millennial, captured it all, her camera a witness to the violence. “They assaulted him very bad,” she wrote, a understatement of the brutality on display.
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The Mexican nationalist who tried to burn the nation’s flag later got wrecked by Seattle PD.
Anti-ICE rioter punched to the ground after defying police orders outside federal building in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/rRGJiUkW90
— Katie Daviscourt 📸 (@KatieDaviscourt) June 12, 2025
This isn’t just about one man—it’s part of a larger story. The anti-ICE protests, sparked by Trump’s immigration policies, have spread from LA to Seattle, turning streets into battlegrounds. The American flag, a symbol of unity, has become a target, torn down and burned in acts of defiance. But for many, this video is a line in the sand. The man’s heroism, met with such hatred, underscores the divide in America. X users like Gunther Eagleman and Howie Longgg are calling it “disgusting,” with one writing, “This is what they’re fighting for?” The image above, with its mob and hero, is a visual of that disgust, a reminder of what’s at stake. For Seattle, it’s a night to remember; for America, it’s a warning.
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