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Media's cited reasons for Abbott's flag decision by January 31, 2025
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Texas•Greg Abbott•Texas Capitol•Donald Trump•Joe Biden•Jimmy Carter•Abbott•United States•Carter•Biden
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Texas Governor Abbott Orders Flags at Full-Staff for Trump's Inauguration on January 20, 2025, Defying Biden's Directive for Jimmy Carter
Jan 13, 2025, 03:29 PM
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at full-staff at the Texas Capitol and all state buildings on January 20, 2025, in honor of Donald Trump's inauguration. This decision defies President Joe Biden's directive to lower flags for 30 days in honor of the late former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29. Abbott emphasized the importance of celebrating the incoming president and the bright future ahead for the United States while still acknowledging Carter's steadfast leadership and lasting legacy. The move comes amidst a period of national mourning declared by Biden, which would have seen flags at half-staff during the inauguration.
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