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 still at half-staff, and why Trump says ‘nobody wants to see this’
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 fumes at flags flown at half-staff for Jimmy Carter during inauguration
Flags at the federal and state levels are being flown at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter who died on Dec. 29, 2024.
US Flags Will Be at Half-Staff for Trump's Inauguration. Here's Why
President Joe Biden issued a directive stating that U.S. flags will be flown at half-staff for 30 days from the day of Jimmy Carter's death.
Donald Trump Upset Flags Will Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Jimmy Carter During His Inauguration: 'Nobody Wants to See This'
The president-elect claimed it will mark the first-ever such occurrence, but U.S. flags previously flew at half-staff during Richard Nixon's 1973 inauguration
Why flags are still at half-staff in Oregon, and why Trump says ‘nobody wants to see this’
Here's why flags are flying at half-staff, and why President-elect Donald Trump isn't thrilled with the decision.
'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.
Here’s why U.S. flags will be flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day
Biden ordered that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the late former president. It's an honor that indicates that the country or a state is in mourning.
How long will flags be half-staff? Jimmy Carter's death prompts national day of mourning
Flags will remain at half-mast and half-staff most of the month for Jimmy Carter's death. Jan. 9 will be a national day of ...
Why are flags at half-staff today and how long will they remain there?
Flags across America are at half-staff on Monday in memory and honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the ...
The Bald Eagle Is (Finally) the National Bird of the United States
The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this ...
Why are flags flying at half-staff in South Carolina?
South Carolina flags are flying at half-staff beginning Monday, Dec. 30. Here's what to know about Gov. Henry McMaster's half ...
Why are flags at half staff in Connecticut this January?
Flags in Connecticut and across the United States will stay at half-staff until Tuesday, Jan. 28, in honor of former ...
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Blue Springs Eagle Scout’s project dedicated to respecting the American Flag
An American flag can wave for a long time, but where can you take it when it comes to retirement? A Blue Springs Eagle Scout has the answer: his new flag drop box at Pink Hill Park.