A second controversial flag was spotted flying outside the New Jersey home of conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, thefirst reported Wednesday, this time the little-known"Appeal to Heaven" flag that was carried by multiple capitol rioters in January of 2021 and has become a symbol for religious support of former president Donald Trump.
It was originally commissioned by a secretary of George Washington and flew on several military ships dating back to 1775, meant to signify a plea to a higher power for help saving early American colonies from the rule of the King of England,Also known as the Pine Tree flag, it became a symbol for resistance in New England colonies and was used to rally early American settlers against perceived oppression, “The American Flag” says.
Today, the flag is tied closely to the"Stop the Steal" movement and is usually rooted in religious support of Donald Trump, the Times reported. The Times confirmed the Appeal to Heaven flag was flown outside the Alito's New Jersey vacation home at least four different times from July to September of 2023, during which time Fischer v. United States arrived at the Supreme Court, a case that will ultimately decide if Capitol rioters can be charged with felony obstruction for their actions on Jan.6.
Alito declined to answer the Times’ questions about the flag, the paper reported, and the Supreme Court did not immediately respond to Forbes’ request for comment Thursday.We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” toof the Appeal to Heaven flag. “The main point is that there’s no appeal, there’s no one else you can ask for help or a judgment.