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Trump Goes On Unhinged Friday Afternoon Rant, Attacks ‘Giddy’ Democrats Over Half-Staff Flag

He has no respect.

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Following the death of former President Jimmy Carter on December 29, 2024, former President Donald Trump raised eyebrows today with comments about the American flag being flown at half-mast during a hypothetical future inauguration. His remarks centered on his belief that Democrats are politicizing the national mourning period.

Trump’s Statement

Trump posted on social media:

The Democrats are all ‘giddy’ about our magnificent American Flag potentially being at ‘half mast’ during my Inauguration. They think it’s so great, and are so happy about it because, in actuality, they don’t love our Country, they only think about themselves. Look at what they’ve done to our once GREAT America over the past four years – It’s a total mess! In any event, because of the death of President Jimmy Carter, the Flag may, for the first time ever during an Inauguration of a future President, be at half mast. Nobody wants to see this, and no American can be happy about it. Let’s see how it plays out. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

Trump implied that the tradition of lowering the flag to honor Carter, which is in place for 30 days or until January 28, 2025, could intersect with a potential future inauguration, leading to what he described as an unprecedented situation.

Honoring Jimmy Carter

The order to lower flags for 30 days is a customary honor following the death of a former president. President Biden issued the directive as part of the nation’s tribute to Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. Carter, known for his humanitarian work and post-presidency advocacy, is respected and admired by many.

This moment of national mourning provides an opportunity to reflect on Carter’s contributions to the country, even as Trump’s comments inject an unusual political angle into the tradition.

Social Media Responds

The response to Trump’s remarks has been polarizing, with many accusing him of using Carter’s death to fuel partisan rhetoric.

 

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Shay Maz

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Shay Maz has been a political writer for many years. This is a pseudonym for writing; if you need to contact her - you may do so here: https://x.com/SheilaGouldman

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