The American flag on Spicer's suit was upside-down, an action generally reserved for "a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property," according to the U.S. Flag Code.
Sean Spicer's flag pin is upside down. pic.twitter.com/mYr1xJHHeg
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 10, 2017
People on Twitter jokingly wondered if Spicer was trying to send a message of help.
Reporters informed Spicer of the flag orientation during the press conference, causing him to realign his pin. One asked if it was a distress signal, another if it was a promotion for Netflix original series "House of Cards," whose logo displays the flag with the union down.
Spicer assured the reporters that it was neither.
Following the ordeal, the "House of Cards" Twitter account thanked Spicer for his "loyalty."
Your loyalty has not gone unnoticed. https://t.co/ba1kz1yvXF
— House of Cards (@HouseofCards) March 10, 2017
The entire news conference can be viewed below.
WHPB -- March 10, 2017WATCH LIVE: Sean Spicer meets with reporters at the White House press briefing.
Posted by POLITICO on Friday, March 10, 2017
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