GOP governors of at least eight states ordered flags to be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day, bucking tradition by raising flags before the end of a customary 30-day mourning period following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will raise American flags at the California Capitol on Monday for a limited time during President-elect Trump’s inauguration, according to his office. The decision

Governors in multiple states plan to raise U.S. flags at state facilities for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Republican Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed that U.S. and North Dakota flags at all state buildings including the Capitol be flown at full-staff on Monday, the day President-elect Donald Trump

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at full-staff on January 20, 2025, at all state buildings and grounds in honor of Inauguration Day. Flags will fly at full-staff for 24 hours, according to the executive order.

At least one Massachusetts municipality will defy the governor’s order and tradition on Monday in raising their flags to full-staff to honor the inauguration of the 47th U.S. President. Flags are currently lowered in accordance with tradition following the death of former President Jimmy Carter in late December.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered to raise flags temporarily for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, despite the mourning period to honor Jimmy Carter.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has ordered flags to be raised on Monday for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, despite the 30-day mourning period for Jimmy Carter's death.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will join Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and some GOP governors in directing U.S. flags be raised to full height on Inauguration Day.

Several state governors have ordered flags to be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day, raising flags before the end of the mourning period for Jimmy Carter.

Republican Gov. Jeff Landry says the “Make America Great Again” flag will be raised at the governor’s mansion in honor of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

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