President Donald Trump was photographed near a White House flag that appeared to be touching the ground, sparking criticism. This raised questions about a potential violation of the U.S. Flag Code, which prohibits the flag from touching the ground. However, the White House denied the flag was touching the ground, citing high winds and the necessity to lower the flag into a container for the Marine One landing as the reason for the photo. This controversy occurred months after Trump installed new flagpoles and issued an executive order aimed at those who “desecrated” the flag.
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Iowa’s Johnson County board of supervisors chair, Jon Green, announced he would not comply with Governor Kim Reynolds’ order to fly flags at half-staff in honor of the deceased Charlie Kirk. Green stated his refusal was due to Kirk’s actions contradicting the values of the community, citing the Governor’s lack of similar action after other acts of gun violence. While Reynolds criticized Green’s decision, Democratic state senator Zach Wahls disagreed with Green, and Supervisor Mandi Remington supported Green’s decision. Green maintains his actions are within his rights, and the Governor lacks the authority to remove him from office.
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In a controversial move, Johnson County, Iowa, Supervisor Jon Green defied the governor’s order to lower flags in honor of Charlie Kirk. Green stated he would not honor a man who, in his opinion, harmed marginalized groups and degraded the political landscape. Green defended his actions, referencing his oath to protect constituents and stating he would accept any consequences. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds called Green’s decision “disgraceful,” while at least two other supervisors supported Green’s decision.
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