The Flag Code also prohibits misuse of the flag such as:
- wearing the flag as clothing (e.g. every Olympic athlete since we have competed in the games);
- using the flag for advertising (e.g. every sale ad mailed to your house in July); and
- printing the flag on anything made to be readily disposed of (e.g. paper plates, flyers, soda cups from McDonald's).

We abuse the flag daily in this country. That doesn't make it right, but it is so common we don't even notice it.

That said, I agree this particular misuse of the flag by none other than the President of the United States, is disgusting and ultimately disrespectful.