The U.S. flag was briefly flown upside down at the Capitol building, typically signaling “dire distress,” but officials clarified it was due to a broken clip, not intentional distress or protest. Nevertheless, social media quickly jumped on the imagery as evidence of the Democrats’ unease and vulnerability. Ah, the broken clip—a classic symbol of Democratic leadership.
Fact Check: Was U.S. Flag at the Capitol Flown Upside Down? (newsweek.com)