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Texas governor orders state's flags raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration


Published on 2025-01-13 14:40:58 - MSN
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  • Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday ordered the state's flags be raised to full staff on Inauguration Day, as President-elect Trump enters his second term in the White House. The move disrupts the 30-day period of half-staff mourning issued by President Biden to honor the late President Carter.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all state flags to be raised to full staff on January 20, 2025, in honor of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. This directive comes as part of a broader celebration of the peaceful transition of power, symbolizing unity and respect for the democratic process. The decision to raise the flags to full staff, rather than keeping them at half-staff, reflects a gesture of optimism and support for the incoming administration. Governor Abbott's proclamation emphasizes the significance of this event for Texas and the nation, highlighting the state's commitment to national traditions and ceremonies.

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