Flags Raised to Full-Staff for Trump Inauguration Despite Carter Mourning Period

Several Republican governors and House Speaker Mike Johnson have directed flags to be raised temporarily, countering President Biden's 30-day order to honor former President Jimmy Carter.

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that flags at the U.S. Capitol will fly at full-staff on January 20 for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, before returning to half-staff the following day.
President Biden had ordered flags at federal properties to remain at half-staff for 30 days following former President Jimmy Carter's death on December 29, 2024, as per U.S. Flag Code.
At least eight Republican governors, including those of Texas, Florida, and Alabama, have issued similar directives for their states, citing the importance of marking a presidential inauguration.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, the only Democratic governor to join this decision, faces speculation that the move may be linked to his state's need for federal wildfire aid.
Donald Trump criticized the possibility of flags remaining at half-staff during his inauguration, calling it a partisan issue and accusing Democrats of using it to undermine his leadership.