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.
Republicans Flying U.S. Flags at Full-Staff on Inauguration
Despite President Joe Biden’s former directive that U.S. flags would be flown at half-staff during President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day—a continuation of mourning after the death of former President Jimmy Carter—several Republicans have pledged to fly their flags at full-staff.
Jimmy Carter’s grandson defends Trump raising flags on Inauguration Day
Jason Carter says it didn’t bother him that U.S. flags were raised for President Donald Trump‘s inauguration after they were lowered in honor of his late grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter. Trump’s move to raise the flags was unusual and went against the customs honoring recently deceased former presidents.
Should flags be half-staff or full-staff for Trump inauguration? What to know Monday
The date of death and the next day for a U.S. senator, a representative, a territorial delegate or the resident commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It should also be flown at half-staff at all federal facilities in the state, congressional district, territory or commonwealth of these officials.
Why did flags fly at full-staff for Trump's inauguration?
Elon Musk pumped his fists as he spoke at the Inauguration Day viewing party at Capital One arena. He celebrated Trump’s victory, calling it “really important” and highlighting the new president’s promise to plant the U.S. flag on Mars — a longtime goal of Musk’s.
American Flag Sitting Atop of the White House Lowered to Half-Staff Following Trump's Inauguration
According to U.S. flag code, "all federal buildings, grounds and naval vessels" will fly at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a president
Why are flags at half-staff, and why some won't be on Trump's Inauguration Day
President-elect Donald Trump will take office on Monday, and will do so with flags at full-staff above the United States Capitol.
Why Is the Flag Flying at Full-Staff at Donald Trump's Inauguration?
Republican governors across eight states have ordered flags to be flown at full-staff during Trump's inauguration. The states include: Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Nebraska and Alabama. The flag was flown at half-staff to honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100.
American Flags Raised to Full-Staff for Trump Inauguration Despite Jimmy Carter's Mourning Period
House Speaker Mike Johnson did Trump a favor on Jan. 20 by defying U.S. flag code at the Capitol and pausing Carter's mourning period
Beshear orders flags in Kentucky raised to full-staff during Trump's inauguration
At Gov. Andy Beshear's direction, flags in Kentucky will be raised to full-staff during President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
Gov. Murphy orders flags in N.J. to full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday evening ordered state and federal flags in New Jersey be raised back to full staff for the remaining hours of Inauguration Day, complying with a proclamation President Donald Trump made shortly after returning to office Monday.
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Fountain Hills, Arizona, Opts to Raise Flags on Trump's Inauguration Day, Defying Governor's Order to Honor Jimmy Carter
Fountain Hills, AZ, to fly flags at full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite the death of ex-President Carter.
Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport makes change in flag order for Trump inauguration
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport was backed by President-elect Trump to retain the top job in Congress.