Confederate flags
Coverage of Confederate flags in the Nexus archive.
- White supremacist group marches on Washington, DC — toting Confederate flags during 4th of July celebration
A white supremacist group marched in Washington, DC, carrying Confederate flags during the 4th of July celebration marking the 250th Independence Day. Hundreds of masked members participated in the event.
- White nationalists march at Union Station and on Capitol Hill
White nationalists marched at Union Station and Capitol Hill on July Fourth, chanting anti-immigrant slogans and carrying Confederate flags. The group is linked to a white supremacist organization that originated from the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. D.C. police and the National Guard monitored the event.
- Demonstrators in white supremacist attire protest on Capitol Hill
Demonstrators affiliated with Patriot Front, a white supremacist group, protested in Washington D.C. on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, wearing white masks, tan caps, and carrying Confederate and upside-down U.S. flags. The event coincided with the 'Salute to America' celebration featuring President Donald Trump, while anti-Trump protesters later carried a Declaration of Independence banner and chanted a removal slogan. The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed monitoring the demonstrations as part of First Amendment activities.
- NC governor faces criticism for skipping Trump-backed America 250 event
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein faced criticism for not participating in the Trump-backed America 250 Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. Rep. Chuck Edwards accused Stein of prioritizing partisanship over patriotism, while the state cited budget constraints as the reason. The event, organized by Freedom 250, drew controversy after Confederate flags appeared in North Carolina's booth before being removed.