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Trump Criticizes Half-Staff Flags During His Inauguration Amid Carter Death
Background on Flag Protocol
Following the death of former President Jimmy Carter on December 29, President Joe Biden ordered American flags to be lowered to half-staff for a 30-day mourning period, in accordance with tradition when a U.S. president passes away.
Trump’s Reaction
Former President Donald Trump expressed frustration on his Truth Social platform, claiming that the flag being at half-staff during his inauguration on January 20 was unprecedented. He criticized the situation, stating that Democrats were pleased about the flag’s position, which he believed suggested a lack of patriotism.
Trump’s Message
In his post, Trump remarked that no American could be happy about the flag being at half-staff during an inauguration, emphasizing that this would be the first time in history that a flag would remain lowered during the swearing-in of a new president.
White House Response
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded, stating that there were no plans to reconsider the decision to keep the flag at half-staff for the duration of Carter’s mourning period.