Yesterday it was a slap in the face. Donald Trump was asked if he would order the flags lowered to half staff in remembrance of the shooting victims at the Maryland newspaper, The Capital Gazette. He said no.
White House Won't Order Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Annapolis Newspaper Staff https://t.co/CTZxGcIwXL
— NPR (@NPR) July 3, 2018
The request originally came from the mayor of Annapolis to show respect for the journalists murdered. But then, today a sudden change of heart, or he saw the outrage on television, but Trump ordered flags lowered.
Here is the official proclamation from President Trump ordering flags lowered in honor of the Capital Gazette shooting. White House flags were lowered just a couple of minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/VWW7OkTHs2
— Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) July 3, 2018