President Donald Trump’s executive order on August 25, 2025, targeting flag burning has sparked a predictable backlash from the left, who have responded by forming private “Stars and Stripes Bonfire Societies.” These exclusive clubs, reportedly operating in liberal strongholds, are a deliberate act of defiance against the order.

These societies gather in discreet locations, where members burn flags in small, private parties. The clubs require members to bring their own flags to avoid legal scrutiny and maintain a low profile, with some even distributing “Constitutional Kindle Kits” containing lighters and First Amendment pamphlets to burn as kindle.

Conservatives have expressed outrage, with one man, who wishes to remain nameless, stating, “The left is burning flags just to spit in Trump’s face. It’s disrespectful and divisive.” Legal scholars note that Trump’s order is limited in scope, only applying to flag burning tied to criminal acts like violence or property damage, rendering these clubs’ actions largely untouchable.