The White House on Monday afternoon re-lowered its flags to half staff after drawing significant backlash for returning them to full staff less than 48 hours after the death of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
Multiple reporters noted on social media that the flags were flying at half staff once again as of roughly 3:45 p.m. President Trump issued a proclamation a short time later ordering flags at government buildings remain at half staff to honor McCain.
White House re-lowers flag to honor McCain after massive backlash https://t.co/5bjSJd15HI pic.twitter.com/py9NUFSrkY
— The Hill (@thehill) August 28, 2018
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Republicans and Democrats condemned the White House on Monday after the flags were raised back to full staff early Monday.
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Now is a time for the nation to honor the great sacrifices and service of @SenJohnMcCain. This is no way for our commander-in-chief to treat an American Patriot. https://t.co/Ce6DnLQ3FK
— Rep. Tim Walz (@RepTimWalz) August 27, 2018
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The flag outside the U.S. Capitol remained at half staff throughout Monday. Flags typically remain lowered through the burial of a sitting lawmaker or major public figure.
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