Jerome wears a t-shirt that bears a picture of the current U.S. president. Under this picture, there are words that imply that the president is doing a bad job of running the country. In accordance to the Freedom of Speech Clause, which of the following is valid?
A) Criticizing the current president is fully protected speech, and Jerome cannot be prosecuted.
B) Jerome could be arrested as his t-shirt violates the Freedom of Speech doctrine.
C) Jerome wearing the t-shirt is an instance of limited protected speech.
D) Wearing the t-shirt makes Jerome liable for prosecution on the basis of defamatory language.

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Criticizing the current president is protected speech under the First Amendment, and Jerome cannot be prosecuted for expressing his opinion. The Freedom of Speech Clause protects individuals from government censorship or prosecution for expressing opinions, even if those opinions are controversial or unpopular.

Jerome Wears a T-Shirt That Bears a Picture of the Current