Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Fox News punditTomi Lahrenhas shared an Instagram story featuring photos and video of herself wearing a hooded American flag onesie.
While Lahren, 25, said her Target-brand onesie was “a hit” at her local grocery store, many on Twitter criticized the conservative commentator for what they saw as a hypocritical display.
Lahren has repeatedly criticized NFL players for kneeling in protest during the national anthem, claiming that they’re disrespecting both the song and the American flag.
Shesaid last fall onFox and Friends:“I would like to ask these players ‘What exactly are you kneeling for and why have you chosen the flag and the anthem to do it?’ […] “I would like to ask those same players, ‘What would it take to get you to stand and respect the anthem?’ ”
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Now, one Twitter critic says of Lahren’s onesie: “I’m glad to see you no longer care about disrespecting the flag. Finally won’t have to hear you spew hatred towards those who kneel during the national anthem.”
Another fumes: “Don’t ever cry about kneeling athletes being disrespectful again. You are a hypocrite who lacks self-awareness (among other traits).” That Twitter user also referred Lahren to theU.S. Flag Code, which states, “The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.”
A spokesperson for Target did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Lahren’s clothing choice sparked a similar debate last year when she wore a Halloween costume consisting of a “Make America Great Again” one-piece swimsuit and an American flag-themed cape and fanny pack.
“For the selectively patriotic Snowflakes who are melting over a Halloween costume,” Lahren captioned her post.
Lahren made headlines earlier this week after an incident in which acritic tossed a drink at herat a Minneapolis restaurant over the weekend.
Lahren explained onFox & FriendsWednesday morning that she was at brunch with her parents when a group of patrons she assumed to be around her age threw water at her and “chanted profanities.” She called the incident “embarrassing.”
Shortly after her appearance,President Trump, 71,spoke out in support of Lahren, tweeting: “Everybody is with Tomi Lahren, a truly outstanding and respected young woman!”
source: people.com
