Trump Accused Of Insulting Jimmy Carter
In a move that has sparked significant attention, flags at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida were raised to full-staff on Monday, according to reports from The Associated Press. This decision comes just before the end of the national 30-day mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100.
The mourning period was officially ordered by President Joe Biden, with flags flying at half-staff until January 28. In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican ally of Trump, mirrored this directive for his state, observing the customary period of respect for the late president. However, at Trump’s private estate, the large American flag that had originally been lowered was raised back to full-staff before the official end of the mourning period.
While this action may seem controversial, it highlights the growing tensions between Trump and the left over symbols of American patriotism. Trump himself has voiced frustration about the flag being lowered during his inauguration, an event set to take place within the 30-day mourning period. On his Truth Social platform, Trump criticized what he saw as the Democratic Party’s enthusiasm for the flag at half-mast, accusing them of using the event to score political points rather than showing true respect for the nation. He remarked, “They think it’s so great, and are so happy about it because, in actuality, they don’t love our Country, they only think about themselves.”
Trump’s stance reflects a broader sentiment among Republicans that American symbols—like the flag—should be honored above all else, regardless of political disagreements. Texas Governor Greg Abbott echoed this sentiment, ordering that flags in his state be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day. “While we honor the service of a former president, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming President and the bright future ahead for the United States of America,” Abbott stated.
Despite political differences, Trump showed respect for Carter by visiting the late president as he lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda and attending his state funeral. While Trump disagreed with Carter’s policies, he acknowledged that Carter “truly loved and respected our country and all it stands for.”
Trump’s decision to raise the flags at Mar-a-Lago speaks to his commitment to restoring American pride and unity, even as he faces the challenges of leading a deeply divided nation.
