Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags to full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite national mourning for Carter
DALLAS - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed that American flags on state property be flown at full staff to mark President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week, bypassing the national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. The move has sparked both praise and criticism on social media.
Gov. Greg Abbott disrespects Jimmy Carter with order to raise flags
A reader is appalled that Gov. Greg Abbott ordered flags flown fully raised for Donald Trump's inauguration day, neglecting honor for Jimmy Carter.
The story about Abbott and Inauguration Day flags shows how fragile we’ve become
Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to fly flags at state facilities at full staff on Inauguration Day was a threat to civility only for the most fragile.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags, at half-staff for Jimmy Carter, to full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered flags to be raised to full staff next Monday at the Texas Capitol and all state government office buildings in honor of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. President Joe Biden last month directed flags to be displayed at half-staff for 30 days at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds to honor former President Jimmy Carter,
Abbott orders flags at full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite one month order to honor Carter
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that flags at the state Capitol in Austin and all state office buildings will be raised to full-staff on Jan. 20, to mark President-elect Trump's inauguration.
Texas Orders Flags Back to Full-Staff for Trump Inauguration, Breaking 30-Day Protocol for Jimmy Carter Death
"While we honor the service of a former President, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming President," Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies federal government, orders flags to fly at full staff for Trump inauguration
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott flouted federal orders Monday and announced that flags in the Lone Star State will be flown at full-staff for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next
Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags raised at Texas Capitol for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered all flags to be raised to full staff at the Texas Capitol and all state buildings on January 20, 2025, in honor of Inauguration Day.The governor cited a federal statute stating that “the U.
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders all flags at full staff for Inauguration Day
The U.S. flag has been flown at half-staff following the death of former president Jimmy Carter. Typically flags are at half-staff for 30 days after a president's death.
Texas Orders Flags to Be Raised for Donald Trump's Inauguration Despite Jimmy Carter's Mourning Period
The U.S. flag code makes clear that American flags should remain at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a former president
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration, flouting Biden
The governor's order comes after Trump complained about the federal call for flags to be lowered in honor of former President Jimmy Carter's death.