Supreme Court Justice Alito's Flag Controversy Raises Concerns

Associate Justice Samuel Alito joins other members of the Supreme Court as they pose for a new group portrait, Oct. 7, 2022, at the Supreme Court building in Washington. An upside-down American

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed concern over the recent incident involving an upside-down flag at the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. The flag was reportedly flown days after the January 6th riots, leading to speculation about its symbolism in relation to the insurrection and the 2020 election results.

Justice Alito clarified that he had no involvement in the flag being displayed upside down. He attributed the act to his wife, who placed it in response to objectionable language on a neighbor's yard signs. The Supreme Court did not provide a response to inquiries regarding the incident.