False claims that burning an Israeli flag is illegal in the United States have spread widely online and reached Congress, despite being untrue. The misinformation originated from a misinterpretation of a federal judge's opinion, which did not create new law or restrict flag burning as a form of protest. Influencers and politicians repeated the claim, fueling antisemitic tropes and conspiracy theories about Israeli influence over American government. Legal experts clarified that flag burning remains protected under free speech, unless intended as a threat or hate crime. The controversy highlights how disinformation can quickly gain traction and influence public discourse, even among lawmakers.