Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott flouted federal orders Monday and announced that flags in the Lone Star State will be flown at full-staff for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. Abbott’s declaration comes two weeks after President Biden ordered flags be flown at half-staff for 30 days to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 on Dec. 29. “Today, I…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies federal government, orders flags to fly at full staff for Trump inauguration
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January 13, 2025
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