A Veteran And Trump Supporter Confronts Communists Burning American Flag In Front Of The White House https://assets.rbl.ms/19642807/1200x600.jpg The altercation happened just minutes before the Fourth of July celebration that President Donald Trump declared at the national capital. Video of the altercation was posted on social media [caution, some strong language]: ( video in the link below ) https://twitter.com/stevennelson10/status/1146897287995711488 Steven Nelson ‏  Verified account @stevennelson10 The man grabbed the American flag away from the communists and put out the flames. He wore a red shirt with the Trump campaign motto,  "Make America Great Again." In the video, he identifies himself as a military veteran. The pro-communist New York City Revolution Club took credit for the demonstration on social media and accused the Trump supporter of starting the confrontation. "Today, the Revcoms burnt that rag for the people of the world today!" they quoted from a protester. https://twitter.com/NYCRevClub/status/1146902123243855873 NYC Revolution Club  ‏ @NYCRevClub https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-qdZmCXoAI1G4R.jpg The communist account also indicated that one of their members was arrested by Capitol police over the altercation.  ( video in the link below ) https://twitter.com/Julio_Rosas11/status/1146886733004517376 Julio Rosas ‏  Verified account @Julio_Rosas11 ( LINK BELOW ) https://www.theblaze.com/news/veteran-confronts-communists-burning-us-flag