House Republican rewrites history, claims Confederate flag ‘hasn’t been a problem in 150 years’ -- ThinkProgress.org

During an interview earlier this week with an Iowa TV station, Rep. Steve King (R-IA) rewrote history while trying to defend President Trump's defense of the white supremacists who recently gathered in Charlottesville, claiming Confederate displays have only recently become controversial because of "politically driven" outrage. ....
https://thinkprogress.org/steve-king-rewrites-history-claims-confederate-flag-hasnt-been-a-problem-in-150-years-d15e2caa3d09/