Jimmy Carter, Texas and Trump

Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags to full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite national mourning for Carter
AUSTIN – 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.
Texas Orders Flags Back to Full-Staff for Trump Inauguration, Breaking 30-Day Protocol for Jimmy Carter Death
"While we honor the service of a former President, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming President," Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas Orders Flags to Be Raised for Donald Trump's Inauguration Despite Jimmy Carter's Mourning Period
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered flags be flown at full-staff for the Jan. 20 inauguration of Donald Trump. This comes after President Biden ordered all U.S. flags to be lowered for 30 days following the death of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec.
Texas governor orders flags, at half-staff for Jimmy Carter, to full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas continues to mourn Carter’s death but noted the federal flag code gives special importance to flying the flag on Inauguration Day.
Abbott orders flags at full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite one month order to honor Carter
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that flags at the state Capitol in Austin and all state office buildings will be raised to full-staff on Jan. 20, to mark President-elect Trump's inauguration.
Will half-staff flags honoring Jimmy Carter be raised on Inauguration Day in NC?
Though federal flag code dictates a 30-day mourning period after the death of a former president, not everyone is complying. Here's what we know.
Disrespectful DeWine lowered himself when he raised flag for Trump's inauguration | Letter
Mike DeWine decided to interrupt the 30-day period set aside for flying the American flag at half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, he must have thought it was more important to display the flag at full-staff in honor of President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Iowa flags return to half-staff following Inauguration Day to resume Jimmy Carter tribute
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined others in ordering flags to be raised for President Donald Trump's inauguration. They returned to half-staff on Tuesday.
Will NJ keep flags at half-staff to honor President Carter on Trump's inauguration day?
Eight states have ordered flags raised for Inauguration Day, even though it is customary to keep them lowered for 30 days after a president's death
Gov. Greg Abbott disrespects Jimmy Carter with order to raise flags
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Texas Gov. orders flags raised for Trump's Inauguration Day. Will DeSantis do the same?
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Habitat for Humanity to break ground on ‘Jimmy Carter House' in McKinney on Thursday
The project will create a new home for the Guzman family, who lived on the lot for over 30 years in a house that was unrepairable as they approached retirement.
What Jimmy Carter meant to Americans: Public gathers to honor past president
The late president is lying in state through Thursday morning, giving the public a chance to pay respect in person.
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The entire "Presidents Club" will be at a U.S. inauguration for the first time since President Obama's first inauguration in 2009.
Why is Michelle Obama skipping Trump's inauguration?
The inauguration is the second gathering of U.S. presidents and their spouses that Michelle Obama has missed in recent weeks.
Flags are set to fly at half-staff until next week: Why they were at full-staff on Monday?
Flags aren’t scheduled to return to full-staff until next Wednesday — here’s why they were in violation of a presidential proclamation on Monday.
George W. Bush’s Carter appearance a reminder of his legacy — and whether he has a place in today’s GOP
Presidential scholars say it's not worth it for Bush to get involved in public spats with Trump and say it will only hurt him ...