Inauguration Day is a day of celebration for America.
Today, I ordered flags raised to full-staff at the Texas Capitol & state buildings for President Trump’s inauguration.
While we honor President Carter’s service, we also celebrate an incoming President & our bright future. pic.twitter.com/eEqsVMKUCl
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 13, 2025
BREAKING: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all Texas flags to be flown at full-staff on inauguration day, despite the requirement that they be flown at half-staff for 30 days due to President Carter's death. Shameful. pic.twitter.com/e5y1MnG84s
— Aaron Parnas (@AaronParnas) January 13, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made a bold move by ordering all Texas flags to fly at full-staff on Inauguration Day. This decision comes amidst a period of national mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024. Traditionally, flags are flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of a president, but Abbott’s directive aims to honor the incoming President Donald Trump and celebrate the democratic tradition of transferring power.
Abbott’s announcement has sparked considerable discussion across the country. The governor emphasized the importance of celebrating the service of the incoming president while still honoring the legacy of President Carter. This move is seen as a way to unite the country and usher in a new era of leadership. Abbott stated, “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.”
Sources:
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-governor-orders-flags-full-staff-inauguration-day
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/01/10/texas-gov-abbott-flags-full-staff/
https://www.dailywire.com/news/texas-governor-raises-flags-inauguration-day
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