Flags Up for Trump's Big Day

In a surprise move, California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has decided to raise the flags at the state Capitol to full height for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. This came after Trump complained about flags being lowered to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Newsom, known for his disagreements with Trump, might need federal assistance to cope with recent wildfires. Several Republican governors also followed suit.

Flags at the U. S. Capitol and many statehouses have been at half-staff since Carter's death. Trump's complaint was posted on his social media platform, where he expressed his disapproval of the lowered flags. Governors from Idaho, North Dakota, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Iowa, and Texas all agreed to raise their flags back up on Inauguration Day and lower them again for Carter on January 21. Newsom's decision might seem contradictory given his past disagreements with Trump. However, it could be a strategic move to ensure federal aid for his state, which has been ravaged by wildfires. It's a reminder that politics can sometimes require unlikely alliances.

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