On Inauguration Day, governors from both parties will unite to honor President-elect Donald Trump by raising American flags to full staff, despite an ongoing period of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.

This ceremonial elevation of flags, to which even California Gov. Gavin Newsom has agreed, marks a temporary pause in the 30-day half-mast tribute to President Carter, which is scheduled to resume the following day, as Newsmax reports.

Newsom and several Republican governors have agreed to participate in this symbolic gesture.The flags have been flying at half-mast across the country following Carter's death, reflecting national grief.

Temporary Flag Adjustment Draws National Attention

Among the Republican leaders joining Newsom are Idaho's Brad Little, North Dakota's Kelly Armstrong, and Florida's Ron DeSantis.

Others include Alabama's Kay Ivey, Tennessee's Bill Lee, Iowa's Kim Reynolds, and Texas's Greg Abbott.

House Speaker Mike Johnson also ordered flags at the U.S. Capitol to be raised to full-staff on this significant day.

This coordinated action among states and federal buildings underscores the day's patriotic significance.

The decision to raise the flags is not permanent; they are scheduled to be lowered back to half-staff the next day and remain so until Jan. 28, the end of the official mourning period for Carter.

President-Elect Trump Critiques Democrats Over Flag Protocol

President-elect Trump has addressed the flag controversy, expressing his displeasure with some Democrats' reaction to the flags potentially flying half-mast during his inauguration.

He perceived their response as overly positive, which he criticized sharply.

"The Democrats are all 'giddy' about our magnificent American Flag potentially being at 'half-mast' during my Inauguration. 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 posted on Truth Social on Jan. 3.

This comment highlighted the political tension surrounding national symbols and their usage during times of transition and mourning.

Nation's Response to Carter's Death and Trump's Inauguration

The practice of lowering flags during mourning periods is a deeply rooted tradition meant to honor distinguished national figures and former leaders.

The death of former President Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and humanitarian, prompted this recent half-mast period.

The temporary raising of the flags for the inauguration day will provide a moment of patriotic unity, albeit briefly, reflecting the country's complex and sometimes contentious political climate.

As the flags return to half-staff the day after the inauguration, they will continue to symbolize the nation's respect and mourning for Carter.

The decisions balance the ceremonial needs of the presidential inauguration with the ongoing tribute to the former president.