California Governor Gives Into Trump, Agrees to Raise Flags to Full Height for Inauguration Despite Carter Mourning Period

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has agreed to temporarily raise U.S. flags to full height on Inauguration Day, defying traditional protocols amidst the ongoing mourning period for the late President Jimmy Carter.

Following the death of former President Carter on Dec. 29, 2024, flags across the U.S. have been lowered to half-staff in his honor.

However, President-elect Donald Trump and several Republican governors, including Newsom, have called for the flags to be raised for his inauguration on Jan. 20, even though it contradicts the 30-day mourning period, ABC News reported.

Gov. Newsom confirmed that flags at the California State Capitol will be raised temporarily on Jan. 20 for Trump's inauguration.

After Inauguration Day, flags will be lowered back to half-staff on Jan. 21 to continue the mourning period for Carter, with the full 30-day tribute ending on Jan. 28.

Previously, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the state would be raising flags to full-staff to "celebrate" Trump's inauguration. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey also followed suit, as well as governors from Florida, Tennessee, Iowa and North Dakota.