By Fran Beyer
Newsmax
June 29, 2021
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday defended Olympian Gwen Berry after the hammer-thrower turned her back on the flag following her performance at the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, Saturday.
At a press conference, Psaki told reporters that while President Joe Biden respects the flag and national anthem, he believes part of being a patriotic American means recognizing the sins committed in America’s past and respecting the right of Americans to protest those wrongs.
The question came from Fox News’ Peter Doocy, film of which was tweeted by Townhall.