Arizona Tattoo Artist Defends Controversial Work

A tattoo artist in Yuma, Arizona, named Sosa is facing backlash after tattooing an American flag on a 9-year-old girl whose family initially requested a portrait of Donald Trump. Sosa claims he tried to dissuade the family by quoting a high price, but they were willing to pay for the tattoo, which is legal in Arizona with parental consent. He defended his actions by highlighting the family's gratefulness for their new life in the U.S. after moving from Turkey and their admiration for Trump. Despite the controversy, Sosa insists he is not promoting tattooing minors and typically does not tattoo children under 15. The incident has sparked debate about the appropriateness of tattooing minors, with critics equating it to child abuse. Sosa acknowledges the negative attention but maintains that any publicity can be beneficial for his business.