Trump Orders U.S. Flags Lowered for Fallen Capitol Officers
- Calls it ‘sign of respect’ for their service and sacrifice
- Deaths followed storming of Capitol by pro-Trump protesters
An American flag flies at half-staff above the White House in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 10.
Photographer: Patrick Semansky/AP Photo
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The White House lowered its U.S. flag to half-staff on Sunday, three days after a police officer died from injuries suffered while fending off supporters of President Donald Trump who stormed the Capitol building.
Trump later issued a proclamation directing that flags be lowered at all embassies, consular offices and U.S. facilities abroad, including military installations and naval vessels.