Trump Reportedly Complained About Flag Being Half-Staff at Inauguration — Here's What He Said
In early January 2025, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reportedly complained about the American flag being flown at half-staff on the day of his second presidential inauguration. Flags were lowered in December 2024 to honor late former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29, 2024.
Why are flags at half-staff? How long will they be at half-staff in the US? What to know
United States flags are at half-staff across the country in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100. Carter, the 39th president, was the longest-living commander-in-chief.
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Flags are flying at half-staff in honor of late former president Jimmy Carter, which Trump believes will be a distraction during his inauguration.
Trump doesn't want flags to be at half-mast during his inauguration despite US tradition following ex-president's death
Donald Trump has said the US flag should not fly at half-mast on his inauguration, despite it being a custom after the death of a former president. President Joe Biden ordered the flags to be lowered for 30 days following the death of ex-US president Jimmy Carter on December 29.
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'They Don’t Love Our Country': Donald Trump Thinks Democrats Are 'Giddy' About Half-Mast US Flags At His Inauguration Ceremony
On December 29, 2024, the United States lost its 39th President, Jimmy Carter, and as per the protocol, flags around the country are to stay at half-mast for a period of 30 days. However, this also means that the flags will remain half-staff even during the inauguration ceremony for Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
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Donald Trump blamed the Democrats for the situation and accused US President Joe Biden's party of being delighted about the downbeat optics.
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Why are flags at half-staff today? Texas, US flags lowered after death of Jimmy Carter
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Flags to fly at half-staff for Jimmy Carter: How long will they be lowered and when is the National Day of Mourning
Flags across America were ordered to be flown at half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter who died Sunday, Dec.
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Flags lowered for 30 days in honor of former President Jimmy Carter
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine orders flags to fly at half-staff for death of Jimmy Carter. Here's for how long
Flags are flying at half-staff today to honor former President Jimmy Carter. For how long? Here's the protocol.
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