Where did he say states don’t have the right to fly it? You are the one spinning here. It was the elected governor who wants to take it down. If the majority of those in SC disagree they can vote her out. It may be hard for you to understand, but most Americans don’t view flying the confederate battle flag on government buildings as some great principle. According to the polls most southerners don’t either.
If it isn’t some great principle, then why is he concerned with taking it down?
Sounds to me, like you are trying to defend Trump...when his true colors are showing.