Conflicting Flag Protocols for Trump's Inauguration Amid National Mourning
Flags at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago raised to full height as national mourning for Carter continues, with differing directives from Biden and Abbott on Inauguration Day.
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U.S. flags at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club have been raised to full height, defying a national protocol for half-staff mourning after Jimmy Carter's death. Biden and DeSantis called for flags to remain at half-staff until January 28, but Texas Governor Abbott directed flags at full height on January 20 for Trump’s inauguration. This decision has sparked mixed reactions online. Trump criticized the half-staff order for overshadowing his inauguration, noting it would be the first time flags would be at half-staff during such an event, although similar occurrences happened in the past.
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Governor Greg Abbott's order to raise Texas flags to full-staff on Inauguration Day ignites controversy, as it disregards federal mourning protocols for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away recently.
The decision to celebrate Trump's inauguration while mourning Carter reflects a troubling political division and raises questions about state leaders' responsibilities to honor collective grief.
Critics argue that Abbott's actions, coupled with Trump's remarks about flag etiquette, demonstrate a disregard for the legacy of bipartisanship and mutual respect that should follow the death of a former president.
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Governor Abbott's decision to fly flags at full-staff on Inauguration Day represents a commitment to uphold the celebratory spirit of democracy while honoring the legacy of Jimmy Carter.
Despite the federal order for half-staff flags due to Carter's death, Abbott emphasizes that the inauguration also deserves recognition, reinforcing Texas's independence in honoring its traditions.
Trump's criticisms of the federal half-staff order reveal a frustration with perceived partisan behavior, as he openly rejects what he sees as a slight against patriotism during a significant moment for the country.
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While we honor the service of a former president, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming president and the bright future ahead for the United States of America.
Unlike Rest of Country, Texas To Fly American Flag at Full-Staff During Trump’s Inauguration
New York Sun
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Trump has expressed annoyance that flags will be at half-staff on Jan. 20 when he takes the oath of office for his second term.
Trump flies Mar-a-Lago flag at full height before end of mourning period for Carter
PBS NewsHour
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While we honor the service of a former President, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming President and the bright future ahead for the United States of America.
CBS News
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U.S. flags at President-elect Donald Trump's private Mar-a-Lago club are back to flying at full height.
Trump flies US flag at full height before end of 30-day mourning period
ABC News
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Trump has expressed annoyance that flags will be at half-staff on Jan. 20 when he takes the oath of office for his second term.
Trump flies US flag at full height before end of 30-day mourning period following Carter's death
Associated Press
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Abbott’s declaration comes two weeks after President Biden ordered flags be flown at half-staff for 30 days to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 on Dec. 29.
New York Post
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While we honor the service of a former President, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming President and the bright future ahead for the United States of America.
Texas governor orders state’s flags raised to full-staff for Trump’s inauguration
The Hill
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As we unite our country and usher in this new era of leadership, I have ordered all flags to be raised to full-staff at the Texas Capitol and all state buildings for the inauguration of President Trump.
Abbott orders flags at full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite one month order to honor Carter
FOX News
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While we honor the service of a former President, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming President and the bright future ahead for the United States of America.
Gov. Abbott Orders Flags Raised for Trump Inauguration
Newsmax
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