This New Jersey man would rather go to jail than take down his illegal Donald Trump flags

New Jersey man to be arrested over Trump flag.
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A New Jersey man who has been illegally flying Donald Trump's campaign flags in front of his house could face up to $2,000 or jail time, which he says he's prepared to serve, NBC New York reports. West Long Branch resident Joe Hornick has been flying two "Make America Great Again" flags outside his home since February, although it is illegal to post political signage more than 30 days before an election according to a local ordinance. The New Jersey presidential primary is on June 7.

Hornick flies the flags around the clock, spotlighting them at night so they are visible from the street. He says they have been ripped down five times now. "Let them come, let them rip those flags down because I have a warehouse on alert, and I'll put up a flag every time they tear one down," Hornick said, calling his flags "glorious."

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.