Exclusive | Shocking anti-American symbol erected at California gas station but staff claims it was a mistake

A SoCal gas station erected an allegedly anti-American symbol sparking an uproar — but staff there claim it was a mistake.The Mobil gas station on Spring Street in Paso Robles flew an upside-down US flag on Tuesday.One employee at the gas station told The Post an employee “who didn’t know how” to put it up did it that way “by accident” on Tuesday.The flag was in its correct state on Wednesday, they added.An image of the flag went viral on the social media account Libs of TikTok, drawing more than 45,000 views and 1,600 likes.“Another UPSIDE DOWN American flag spotted flying above a Mobil gas station in Paso Robles, California.

Any comment @exxonmobil?” the account wrote.The upside-down American flag has been used in recent years to represent a protest of the nation from both sides of the political spectrum.The symbol was originally used by Navy sailors to signal distress.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!Commenters lit up the owner of the gas station for the unpatriotic gaffe.

“Never ever give your money to a place that disrespects our flag and our country,” one person said.“Well that’s one way to ruin your business,” conservative social media influencer Sarah Sizzle added.A third person noted the state flag should be upside down “because California is in need of rescue.” California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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