Capitol Inauguration Update – Flags to Rise!

U.S. Capitol building with American flag waving.

(TheConservativeTimes.org) – House Speaker Mike Johnson has boldly defied Joe Biden’s order to keep flags at half-staff by announcing that U.S. Capitol flags will fly high for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

This patriotic move honors the peaceful transition of power and celebrates America’s bright future under Trump’s leadership, despite Democrats’ attempts to keep the flags lowered.

In a powerful statement of unity and respect for the office of the presidency, Speaker Johnson declared that flags at the U.S. Capitol will be raised to full-staff on January 20th for Trump’s inauguration.

This decision comes despite an ongoing period of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29th at the age of 100.

Johnson’s announcement aligns with the sentiments of millions of Americans who believe the inauguration should be a moment of national pride and celebration.

“On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump,” Johnson stated.

“The flags will be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter,” he added.

This decision contrasts Biden’s order to keep flags at half-staff through the end of January.

The extended mourning period has raised eyebrows among conservatives, with Trump himself suggesting that Democrats were pleased about the overlap with his inauguration.

“Democrats are all ‘giddy,'” Trump remarked, adding, “Nobody wants to see this.”

GOP Rep. Cory Mills echoed the sentiment of many Americans when he urged congressional leaders to raise the flags for the inauguration.

“This inauguration is a celebration of a new administration and transition of power,” Mills stated.

“I believe most Americans would prefer to avoid an occurrence where their incoming-President is sworn in while the flags are currently lowered,” he continued.

Several Republican governors have joined the movement to honor Trump’s inauguration properly.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have ordered flags on state property to be flown at full-staff for the occasion.

Governor Abbott’s statement perfectly captured the balance between honoring the past and celebrating the future.

“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,” the governor declared.

Governor DeSantis stated:

“In light of the importance of this day, and on this patriotic occasion, I hereby order all flags to be raised to full staff at the Florida Capitol and across all state buildings, installations and grounds for the inauguration of the 47th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump.”

The decision to raise the flags for Trump’s inauguration is not just about protocol; it is about respecting the will of the American people and the peaceful transition of power.

It also sends a powerful message that despite political differences, Americans can unite to support their chosen leader.

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