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.
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 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 age of 100 in Plains, Georgia. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be put to half-staff in tribute to the late 39th president of the United States.
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.
U.S. Flags Will Fly at Half-Staff for Jimmy Carter During Donald Trump’s Inauguration
American flags will fly at half-staff at all U.S. federal buildings in honor of Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29, during Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in January 2025.
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.
The View blasts Trump’s ‘temper tantrums’ about inauguration flags at half-staff
The View co-hosts tore into Trump's criticism of American flags flying at half-staff during his inauguration in memory of the late Jimmy Carter.
'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.
Why US flags will fly at half-mast during Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan 20
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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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.