Trump, Inauguration Day

Why are some flags at half-staff, and some aren't? What to know for Inauguration Day 2025
Some U.S. state flags were ordered to be raised during Donald Trump's swearing-in, while others will remain at half-staff for the late Jimmy Carter.
Some states will fly flags at full-staff for Trump's inauguration. Here's which ones
At least 30 governors ordered flags to be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day, raising flags before the end of the mourning period for Jimmy Carter.
The Republicans Flying U.S. Flags at Full-Staff on Inauguration Day After Trump’s Complaint
Several Republican Governors have pledged to fly their flags at full-staff, despite President Biden’s former directive.
Why did flags fly at full-staff for Trump's inauguration?
Despite the rule being well known and previously observed, the incoming president was vocally unhappy about the flags flying at half-mast during his inauguration. Trump said the Democrats were "giddy" about the idea of having lower flags during his inauguration.
Why are flags still flying at half-staff in Florida, around US? What to know
After Carter's death then-President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days. That period included Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, for Donald Trump. It was something the incoming president was not happy about.
Why are flags still flying at half-staff in North Carolina?
United States and North Carolina flags will remain at half-staff Thursday, Jan. 30. Flags have been at half-staff since Dec. 30 in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29. They were scheduled to be raised back to full-staff Jan.
Why are flags half-staff in NJ? When flags will return to full-staff
Then-President Joe Biden ordered flags be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
Flags Going Full-Staff for First Time Since Trump's Inauguration
The president said Democrats were "all 'giddy' about our magnificent American Flag potentially being at 'half mast' during my ...
American Flags Raised to Full-Staff for Trump Inauguration Despite Jimmy Carter's Mourning Period
American flags are back to full-staff at the U.S. Capitol in honor of Donald Trump's inauguration, breaking the U.S. flag ...
8 states to raise flags to full-staff for Trump's inauguration. Is Wisconsin one of them?
Although the U.S. flag is at half-staff to mark the death of President Jimmy Carter, 8 Republican-led states will raise flags ...
Youngkin orders flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration amid mourning period for Jimmy Carter's death
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered to raise flags temporarily for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, ...
American Flag Sitting Atop of the White House Lowered to Half-Staff Following Trump's Inauguration
The American flag sitting atop of the White House was lowered to half-staff following Donald Trump's inauguration to honor ...
Trump executive order directs flags at full-staff for Inauguration Day
After some controversy over whether flags should fly at full-staff on Inauguration Day, President Donald Trump issued an ...
Washington governor orders flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite mourning period for Jimmy Carter
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has ordered flags to be raised on Monday for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, ...
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Golden or gilded? Trump’s inauguration sends an ominous message to the working class
Over the past week, the Trump administration has instituted sweeping policy changes affecting millions of Americans. Two ...