Louisiana’s Governor Jeff Landry plans to fly a MAGA flag at his mansion on Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day, signaling strong support for the former president.
At a Glance
- Governor Jeff Landry announced plans to fly a MAGA flag at his mansion on Trump’s Inauguration Day
- Landry invited others to join him in flying MAGA flags
- Speaker Mike Johnson will fly American flags at full-staff at the U.S. Capitol on January 20th
- Johnson’s decision opposes Biden’s order to lower flags for former President Jimmy Carter
- Flags will be lowered back to half-staff the day after inauguration to honor Carter
Governor Landry’s Bold Statement
In a move that has caught national attention, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has announced his intention to fly a Make America Great Again (MAGA) flag at the Governor’s Mansion on January 20th, the day of Donald Trump’s anticipated inauguration. This symbolic gesture underscores Landry’s unwavering support for the former president and his political message.
The governor’s decision, announced via social media, serves as a clear indication of his alignment with Trump’s vision for America. Landry’s action goes beyond mere personal endorsement; he has extended an invitation to fellow Louisianans to join him in this display of solidarity, encouraging them to fly their own MAGA flags on the same day.
Governor Landry’s announcement comes on the heels of a similar statement made by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. The Speaker declared that on January 20th, the American flags at the U.S. Capitol would be flown at full-staff, contrary to President Joe Biden’s order to lower them in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter.
“On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump,” Speaker Mike Johnson said.
This coordinated display of support from high-ranking Republican officials demonstrates a united conservative front in anticipation of Trump’s potential return to the White House. It also highlights the ongoing tension between the current administration and Trump’s supporters within the GOP.
While the decision to fly flags at full-staff on Inauguration Day may seem to disregard the traditional honoring of a deceased former president, Speaker Johnson clarified that this was not the case. He assured that the flags would be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue paying respects to President Carter.
“The flags will be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter,” Speaker Mike Johnson said.
This approach attempts to strike a balance between honoring political traditions and expressing strong support for the incoming administration. It reflects the complex political landscape where respect for office and partisan loyalty often intersect.
We have truly entered a new era!
