Overview

• The tattoo artist, Sosa, co-owner of Black Onyx Empire Tattoo in Yuma, Arizona, tattooed an American flag on a 9-year-old girl after she initially requested a Donald Trump portrait on her neck.
• Arizona law permits minors to get tattoos with parental consent and presence, but Sosa acknowledged the ethical concerns and said he typically sets a minimum age of 15.
• The girl's family, refugees from Turkey, viewed the tattoo as a symbol of gratitude for their life in the United States, with Trump seen as a hero in their eyes.
• Sosa attempted to dissuade the family by quoting a high price and proposing a less extreme tattoo, but the family insisted, and the girl later returned at age 10 for a touch-up.
• The incident has drawn widespread criticism online and within the tattoo industry, with some professionals arguing it damages the field's reputation and calling for stricter regulations on tattooing minors.