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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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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.
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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
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Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags to full staff for Trump's inauguration despite national mourning for Carter
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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.
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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
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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.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies federal government, orders flags to fly at full staff for Trump inauguration
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Texas governor orders state’s flags raised to full-staff for Trump’s inauguration
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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
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Updated: Jan 13th, 2025, 7:54 PM ET

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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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