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In a fascinating twist of timing, President Joe Biden has decided to make one last grand gesture before he exits the stage, announcing a national day of mourning for the late Jimmy Carter that has all the subtlety of a lead balloon. This executive order, proclaimed on January 9, 2025, will lower flags to half-mast during Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, the kind of imagery that could cause a few doubled-over chuckles among the left while creating a grim backdrop for the festivities of returning conservatism.
It’s as if Biden and his team took an old playbook from a sitcom script. While most American presidents neatly transition the proverbial torch from one to the next, this particular scenario casts an undeniable shadow over Trump’s swearing-in. The timing is less about respect for Carter and more about emphasizing his left-leaning legacy over the new Republican administration. The flags at half-mast will serve as a visual reminder that perhaps not all Americans are ready to embrace the red wave returning to Washington.
🚨Joe Biden has declared January 9th, 2025 to be a National Day of Mourning for the passing of President Jimmy Carter. He also ordered the U.S. flag to be flown at half staff for 30 days, which means it will be at half staff during the Inauguration of President Trump. pic.twitter.com/dHE4OMSNV3
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) December 30, 2024
MAGA supporters have already picked up on the Democrats’ strategic maneuvering, believing the Biden administration deliberately plotted this executive order to overshadow Trump’s moment in the sun. It seems the left’s war on optics continues, and they appear to be relishing the thought of Trump’s inauguration day being stained by the somber tribute to a president who, truth be told, was less than a fan of his. Social media has been abuzz with comments about how the half-mast flags will serve more as a distraction rather than a somber tribute, echoing sentiments that this is just another calculated maneuver in political chess.
Carter’s presidency was hardly a glowing chapter in American history. It was marked by economic struggle and general unpopularity, yet the left holds him up as a shining example of decency. Democrats have even taken to social media with uncontained glee, perhaps forgetting that Carter’s criticism of Trump during his presidency won’t do much to erase the reality of his own time in office. Instead of providing wisdom and foresight, such comments from a former one-term president attempting to cast a pall over a newly elected administration seem ripe for mockery.
Meanwhile, Trump’s response to Carter’s death presents an interesting contrast. Choosing a dignified approach, the former president has opted to highlight the positive aspects of Carter’s service rather than engage in a petty back-and-forth. In an age where many leaders prefer the dramatic and sensational, Trump’s comments reflect a mature, albeit politically savvy, acknowledgment of his predecessor. It’s enough to make a conservative smirk while the left continues to bask in their somewhat hollow celebrations, as if history hasn’t shown that the vast majority of Americans yearn for a return to responsible governance.
This whole affair is like watching a circus performance where the clowns think they are the main attraction, unaware that the audience is laughing at them, not with them. As the left celebrates what they believe to be a clever political maneuver, they may inadvertently remind everyday Americans of how out of touch they can be with the pulse of the nation. The upcoming inauguration is set to be a defining moment, and while Biden attempts to set a somber scene, the upcoming return of conservative values might just drown out the noise.
