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William769

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Thu Jan 16, 2025, 03:38 AM Jan 2025

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California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom will join Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and some GOP governors around the country in directing U.S. flags be raised to full height on Inauguration Day.

Newsom’s spokesperson Izzy Gardon confirmed Wednesday that the governor would temporarily direct the raising of flags at the state Capitol in Sacramento for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Flags at the U.S. Capitol and at statehouses around the country have been lowered to half-staff in honor of the late former President Jimmy Carter.

Newsom, who has become a foil for Trump over the years, will need federal help as his state recovers from devastating wildfires that have killed more than two dozen people.

Trump has complained about American flags being flown at half-staff during his inauguration. “Nobody wants to see this, and no American can be happy about it,” he posted on his social media platform.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/california-s-newsom-will-join-gop-governors-in-raising-flag-for-trump-inauguration/ar-AA1xhaAt?ocid=msedgntp&pc=NMTS&cvid=f7fa41208eec43228a0af9e5e189bcbc&ei=164

I am at a loss on this.
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No idea, but he may just be avoiding an 'unnessary' issue, elleng Jan 2025 #1
I know he's busy with important things. William769 Jan 2025 #2
I agree DeepWinter Jan 2025 #22
Sickening SheltieLover Jan 2025 #3
BINGO! William769 Jan 2025 #5
Well when bdamomma Jan 2025 #23
I can't even. sheshe2 Jan 2025 #4
I'm right there with you. William769 Jan 2025 #6
I am going to head to bed and cry myself to sleep. sheshe2 Jan 2025 #7
Love you too! William769 Jan 2025 #8
I met girl who sang the blues, and I asked her for some happy news Shrek Jan 2025 #20
at least he didnt make a special trip to mara lago like another dem did nt msongs Jan 2025 #9
All in due time. Wuddles440 Jan 2025 #33
If it helps expedite much needed resources to help ease the suffering in these communities... EarthFirst Jan 2025 #10
Exactly. Newsom is doing it for California, not for Trump. SunSeeker Jan 2025 #11
I guess I'm old school William769 Jan 2025 #13
Well of course it's awful. No governor should have to debase himself for disaster aid. SunSeeker Jan 2025 #19
The virtuous preservation of your dignity would Maru Kitteh Jan 2025 #45
Ok, you want to play that card, let's play. William769 Jan 2025 #46
It's called politics. It's his job. betsuni Jan 2025 #12
what evidence is there that it's not? William769 Jan 2025 #14
We haven't done it here in Delaware. Walleye Jan 2025 #16
Obtuseness? BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #42
The tech industrial complex is headquartered in California. BadgerMom Jan 2025 #15
This will only cause more of us to turn away. nt RandiFan1290 Jan 2025 #17
Good question. William769 Jan 2025 #18
What's the endgame for this appeasement? Hugin Jan 2025 #24
I don't believe there is an endgame for this appeasement William769 Jan 2025 #25
My working hypothesis is that what we're witnessing... Hugin Jan 2025 #26
Sickening malaise Jan 2025 #21
Trump kicked up this ridiculous flag at half-staff fuss just to assuage his fragile male ego. sop Jan 2025 #27
heil Hitler. Why do you ask? Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #28
He understands that we have to pick our battles, and this is not the hill to die on ms liberty Jan 2025 #29
Resistance is Futile HAB911 Jan 2025 #30
Looks like some in this thread have been assimilated. William769 Jan 2025 #32
Yeah it does HAB911 Jan 2025 #34
Bend the Knee to Trump, Kid Berwyn Jan 2025 #31
yeah it sucks but honestly this is about thing 10,000 on the list on 10,001 things to worry about next week Takket Jan 2025 #35
Your answer is the reason Democratic leaders should not capitulate. William769 Jan 2025 #37
It's awful - but Newsom knows what a little prick Trump can be harumph Jan 2025 #36
A bully is a bully is a bully. William769 Jan 2025 #38
M'Eh ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #39
Sorry you feel that way. William769 Jan 2025 #40
Hmmmm ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #44
It's blatantly obvious this is being done to help secure aid for CA BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #41
Go figure. William769 Jan 2025 #43
Jesus fucking christ choie Jan 2025 #47
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