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Newsom Raises U.S. Flag for Trump's Inauguration

1/20/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to raise the U.S. flag to full-staff on January 20 for Donald Trump's inauguration, challenging President Biden's directive to honor former President Jimmy Carter with flags at half-staff. Supported by Republican governors, Newsom's move seeks to bridge political divides, with flags returning to half-staff after the ceremony.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to raise the U.S. flag to full-staff on January 20 for Donald Trump's inauguration, challenging President Biden's directive to honor former President Jimmy Carter with flags at half-staff. Supported by Republican governors, Newsom's move seeks to bridge political divides, with flags returning to half-staff after the ceremony.