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Trump's Flag Controversy Sparks Criticism Amid Cheney's Funeral

11/18/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House on November 16, 2025.
He was photographed walking past an American flag appearing to touch the ground.
Critics cited the U.S. Flag Code, which says the flag should not touch ground.
The White House denied the claim, citing wind conditions during Marine One's landing.
The flag remains at half-staff after Dick Cheney's death, and his funeral is scheduled for November 20.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House on November 16, 2025.
He was photographed walking past an American flag appearing to touch the ground.
Critics cited the U.S. Flag Code, which says the flag should not touch ground.
The White House denied the claim, citing wind conditions during Marine One's landing.
The flag remains at half-staff after Dick Cheney's death, and his funeral is scheduled for November 20.