Red flag (politics)

A red flag in politics is like a warning sign that something bad might be happening or someone might not be playing fair. Just like how when we're playing a game and someone breaks the rules, we might wave a red flag to tell everyone that the game isn't fair anymore.

In politics, people who are watching out for these red flags might notice things that seem suspicious or wrong. Maybe a politician is saying things that don't make sense or they're promising things that they can't deliver. Maybe they're keeping secrets or doing things behind closed doors that they don't want anyone to know about.

The people who are watching for these red flags want to make sure that everyone is playing by the rules and that no one is taking advantage of anyone else. It's like having a grown-up referee in a game, making sure that everyone is doing what they're supposed to be doing.