Tomi Lahren, a well-known Fox News contributor, has always had a knack for stirring up controversy. But her recent Halloween costume has left even her biggest fans scratching their heads.
In the picture, Lahren can be seen wearing a provocative Make America Great Again swimsuit, along with an American flag draped over her slim figure and a flag-striped fanny pack. While she intended to showcase her love for conservative values and her patriotic spirit, many people found her costume too “controversial” for someone in her position.
However, it wasn’t just the outfit itself that got people talking. Lahren’s caption accompanying the photo further fueled the fire. She wrote, “Oh, LA, get ready to find your safe spaces! What am I? Well, if you’re a conservative, I’m American AF. If you’re a lib, I’m ‘offensive.’ Let’s go.”
It’s ironic that Lahren, who has been vocal about her conservative views, has failed to see the contradictions in her own actions. For example, she criticized Obamacare while benefiting from it by staying on her parents’ insurance much longer than she would have been able to before the plan was implemented. Similarly, she questioned NFL players’ right to protest during the national anthem, yet her own Halloween costume violated the United States Flag Code.
The United States Flag Code states that the flag should never be used as clothing, bedding, or drapery. Lahren’s costume clearly violated this code, which raises questions about her claim to be a patriotic American. Although no legal action would be taken against her, it’s worth noting that her actions are not in line with the code she claims to respect.
This controversy did not go unnoticed, as critics stepped in to call out Lahren for her costume. Keith Olbermann, a prominent political commentator, criticized her by pointing out that she was in violation of the US Flag Code. In response, the president’s son came to her defense.
Ultimately, this situation serves as a reminder that wearing the flag as clothing is not considered patriotic according to the United States Flag Code. As for what people think about Lahren’s costume, that’s open to interpretation.
