Trump Inauguration – Capitol Flags at Full Staff!

American flag in front of ornate building facade.

(VitalNews.org) – Highlighting the day’s importance, House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced that the U.S. Capitol flags will fly at full staff for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20th.

This decision overrides Biden’s order to keep flags at half staff and sets the stage for Trump’s triumphant return to the White House.

Speaker Johnson’s announcement comes as a relief to Americans who were concerned about the optics of an inauguration under lowered flags.

The initial order to fly flags at half staff came after former President Jimmy Carter’s death on December 29th.

Speaker Johnson stated:

“On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump. The flags will be lowered back to half staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter.”

Biden extended the mourning period through the end of January, overlapping with Trump’s inauguration.

Trump himself had expressed frustration over this scheduling, suggesting that Democrats were pleased with the negative symbolism.

“Democrats are all ‘giddy,'” Trump remarked, adding, “Nobody wants to see this.”

Johnson’s decision aligns with the actions of several Republican governors, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Both governors have ordered flags on state property to be flown at full staff for the inauguration.

Governor Abbott explained: “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.”

Governor DeSantis also shared some words:

“In light of the importance of this day, and on this patriotic occasion, I hereby order all flags to be raised to full staff at the Florida Capitol and across all state buildings, installations and grounds for the inauguration of the 47th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump.”

This unified front showcases the GOP’s unwavering support for Trump and the importance of celebrating this outstanding occasion.

The decision to raise the flags for Trump’s inauguration is not just about symbolism, it is about respecting the office of the presidency.

GOP Rep. Cory Mills emphasized this point: “This inauguration is a celebration of a new administration and transition of power.”

“I believe most Americans would prefer to avoid an occurrence where their incoming-President is sworn in while the flags are currently lowered,” he added.

While Democrats and the Biden administration have shown reluctance to change the flag order, Republican leaders are stepping up to ensure that Trump’s inauguration receives the respect and celebration it deserves.

Ultimately, the decision by Speaker Johnson and Republican governors across the country ensures that Trump’s inauguration will be a celebration of American strength and unity.

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