House Speaker Mike Johnson reversed a 30-day flag-lowering order following former President Jimmy Carter's death, ensuring that flags at the U.S. Capitol will be at full height for President Donald Trump's inauguration. This move mirrors actions taken by some Republican governors who have also ordered flags to be raised on Inauguration Day. Trump had previously expressed his displeasure with the prospect of taking the oath of office under a half-staff flag.
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday ordered that flags at the U.S. Capitol be raised to their full height on Inauguration Day, pausing a 30-day flag-lowering order following the death of former Presidentwill not take the oath of office for his second term under a half-staff flag, a prospect that he had previously complained about.
, as well as at U.S. embassies and other facilities abroad, including military installations and vessels. It runs through Jan. 28, which encompasses Trump's inauguration and first week in office. In line with Biden's order, governors throughout the country issued their own orders to govern flags in their respective states.
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