Desk:As the inauguration day of newly elected President Donald Trump draws near, outgoing President Joe Biden has stirred controversy with his latest move. Biden has declared a month of national mourning following the death of former President Jimmy Carter. In accordance with this declaration, the American flag will be flown at half-mast during Trump’s inauguration, which has caused significant frustration and disappointment for Trump.
Trump voiced his displeasure on social media, accusing Democrats of orchestrating this act and expressing that they must be delighted by it. He suggested that the Democrats don’t truly care about the country, but are rather focused on their own interests. He also criticized them for the way they’ve handled the nation over the past four years. He wrote, “Democrats are very happy that our magnificent American flag will be flown at half-mast during my inauguration. They think it’s great and are happy about it, because they don’t actually love our country—they only care about themselves. Look at what they’ve done to our great America in the last four years—it’s a total disaster! Under no circumstances should the flag be at half-mast during the inauguration of any future president. No one should want to see this, and no American should be happy about it. Let’s see how this plays out. Make America Great Again!”
Mike Johnson Elected New Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Donald Trump also congratulated Mike Johnson on his re-election as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Trump expressed his support on Truth Social, stating, “Congratulations to Speaker Mike Johnson for securing an unprecedented vote of confidence in Congress.” Earlier that day, outgoing Speaker Johnson secured enough votes to retain his position. Trump expressed his confidence that Johnson would be a “great Speaker” and that his election would benefit the United States.