Flags in New York’s Nassau County not lowered to half-staff following Jimmy Carter’s death
Mineola, New York – A Republican official in charge of Nassau County on New York’s Long Island appears to be refusing to lower flags to half-staff in honor of the late Democratic President Jimmy Carter, who died Turned 100 years old last weekend.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blackman, a Republican, has not publicly explained why he will not lower flags at buildings he operates in Nassau County. Following Carter’s death on Sunday, President Biden called for flags to be flown at half-staff at all federal facilities for 30 days.
On Friday, Blackman’s spokesman told CBS News New York that he was “unable to comment.”
Democratic County Councilman Seth Koslow told CBS News New York that honoring the former president should transcend partisan politics, calling the move an embarrassment to Nassau County.
“Politics shouldn’t be involved right now. This should be about what a man who represents our country, guides our country and serves our country as president should do, and that’s the right thing to do,” Koslow said.
Carter died on December 29 at his home in Plains, Georgia. mr biden Announce January 9 is a day of national mourning for Carter. A state funeral will be held that day at the Washington National Cathedral. Carter will be laid to rest in the Capitol Rotunda from January 7-9.
Flags lowered to half-staff on Inauguration Day
Following Carter’s death, Biden ordered flags at all federal buildings and military installations to be flown at half-staff for 30 days – an order based on announcement The act was enacted by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1954.
The order means flags will still be flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, when President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated.
“Due to the death of President Jimmy Carter, the flag may be flown at half-staff for the first time ever during the inauguration of a future president,” Trump wrote in a social media post on Friday. “No one wants to see that, nor does it.” People would like to see that. “Americans will be happy with that, and let’s see how it turns out. “
At a press briefing on Friday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the White House would not consider rescinding or reassessing the order.
Trump said he planned to attend Carter’s funeral.
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