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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris appears to flub Pledge of Allegiance in latest gaffe
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to botch the pledge of allegiance as the Senate was sworn in for the 119th Congress.
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 ...
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 ...
VP Harris mocked for flubbing opening line of Pledge of Allegiance: 'What an embarrassment'
Social media users trashed Vice President Kamala Harris after she appeared to get the words to the Pledge of Allegiance wrong during the opening of the 119th Congress.
Why are flags at half-staff today? Texas, US flags lowered after death of Jimmy Carter
Flags across the country will be lowered to half-staff until late January to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died at ...
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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Test Your Knowledge of the American Flag With These Trivia Questions
The United States became a nation in 1776 when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, severing the ...