Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered all flags in New York state to be flown for the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
Flags are currently being flown at half-staff across the United States to commemorate the death of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29th at the age of 100.
According to American flag regulations, the American flag will be flown on “all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels” throughout the United States to commemorate the death of a current or former president.
But Hochul is bucking convention, at least temporarily.
“Tomorrow, we will become Americans who uphold a centuries-old inauguration tradition,” Hochul said in a statement to the Post.
“That is why I am directing flags to be flown at full staff throughout New York State on January 20th and back to half staff on January 21st to honor the late President Carter,” he added.
“Regardless of your political views, America's tradition of peaceful transitions of power is something to celebrate.”
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fosella expressed similar sentiments in a letter to Hochul on Sunday obtained by the newspaper.
“I am writing to respectfully request all flags throughout the state of New York to be flown in commemoration of President Trump's inauguration,” his memo reads.
“This gesture will serve as a symbol of unity and respect for the Office of the President, regardless of political affiliation. Recognizing the honor of the democratic process and peaceful transition of power, which are fundamental to our nation's values. is important.”
Hochul will join liberal Democratic governors such as California's Gavin Newsom and Colorado's Jared Polis, who will fly the flag in their respective states during Monday's inauguration. I am commanding you to do so.
Last week, House Speaker Mike Johnson similarly ordered that all U.S. flags at the Capitol be flown to their maximum height when Trump takes the oath of office.
“On January 20th, all flags will be raised at the Capitol to celebrate our nation's unity behind Inauguration Day,” President-elect Johnson (R-Louisiana) said in a statement.
“Flags will be returned to half-staff the next day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter,” he added.
Republican governors across the country, including Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, have followed suit and announced they will raise the American flag at government outposts in the Lone Star State to commemorate the new president's inauguration.
A total of 28 states will raise their flags on January 20th to celebrate the inauguration.
Trump himself expressed surprise that the flag would be lowered on Inauguration Day, calling liberals on social media “blind” to the implications of Trump's inauguration as a national memorial service. was criticized.
“No one wants to see this, and no American will be happy about this. Let's see how it goes. Let's make America great again!” Trump said on January 3. I wrote it.
