Trump Criticizes Half-Staff Flags During Inauguration for Carter
President-elect Trump expresses discontent over the U.S. flag being half-staff during his inauguration to honor Jimmy Carter's death, questioning Democrats' motives.
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On January 20, flags will be flown at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter, coinciding with President-elect Trump's inauguration. Trump criticized this decision, claiming Democrats are pleased about it. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated there would be no reconsideration of the order. Trump, who previously disagreed with Carter, acknowledged him as a respectable figure after his passing, yet lamented how this incident impacts the inauguration's atmosphere.
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