As the country prepares for the inauguration of Donald Trump, several governors have ordered flags to be flown at full-staff, defying the traditional mourning period following the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Officials from states including Texas, Virginia, and Kansas have announced directives to raise flags, highlighting a divided approach to flag protocol. Meanwhile, Oregon and other states have chosen to keep flags at half-staff. The decision has sparked debates on the appropriateness of such displays, with some arguing it undermines collective mourning while others support the move as a celebration of the incoming administration. Speaker Johnson has confirmed that flags at the Capitol will also be raised to full height, reinforcing the theme of full celebration for the inauguration.