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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags

Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags to full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite national mourning for Carter

DALLAS - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed that American flags on state property be flown at full staff to mark President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week, bypassing the national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. The move has sparked both praise and criticism on social media.

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Gov. Greg Abbott disrespects Jimmy Carter with order to raise flags

A reader is appalled that Gov. Greg Abbott ordered flags flown fully raised for Donald Trump's inauguration day, neglecting honor for Jimmy Carter.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags, at half-staff for Jimmy Carter, to full staff for Trump inauguration

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered flags to be raised to full staff next Monday at the Texas Capitol and all state government office buildings in honor of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. President Joe Biden last month directed flags to be displayed at half-staff for 30 days at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds to honor former President Jimmy Carter,

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The story about Abbott and Inauguration Day flags shows how fragile we’ve become

Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to fly flags at state facilities at full staff on Inauguration Day was a threat to civility only ...

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Everything to know about Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 4 children

Former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 on Dec. 29, about a year after his wife and former first lady Rosalynn Carter died on Nov. 19, 2023 at 96 years old. Following his national ...

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