Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis defies lawsuits, vows massive American flags ‘not coming down’

A controversy is brewing over the display of large American flags outside Camping World locations across the country. The CEO of the company, Marcus Lemonis, has stated that they will not be taking down the flags despite facing legal challenges.

According to Lemonis, this is not the first time they have faced opposition to the flags. Multiple cities have attempted to sue Camping World to remove the flags, but Lemonis remains adamant that they will stay up.

The national RV dealer, with over 200 locations, is currently embroiled in legal battles with various municipalities over the size of the American flags displayed at their stores.

Recently, Greenville, North Carolina, and Sevierville, Tennessee, have taken legal action against the flags at local Camping World dealerships. Both cities have cited concerns over the size and height of the flags.

In response to the lawsuits, Lemonis expressed surprise, noting that the flags have been flying for over 20 years without issue in some locations.

Greenville officials have raised concerns about the flag’s size, which spans 3200 square feet and is mounted on a pole that exceeds the allowable height limit.

Sevierville officials, on the other hand, have specifically taken issue with the height of the flagpole rather than the size of the flag itself.

In a statement, Sevierville officials clarified that their concern is not about patriotism but rather about safety hazards and visual distractions posed by excessively tall structures.

Despite the legal challenges, Lemonis remains steadfast in his decision to keep the flags flying, viewing them as a symbol of his gratitude to the United States for providing him with opportunities to succeed as an immigrant.

Lemonis has expressed his intention to continue putting up more flags, with a goal of reaching a million square feet of flag display. He believes that the flags have FAA clearance and sees the opposition as an attempt by cities to exert control over the company’s displays.