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EdmondDantes_

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4. The law is 10 days.

Reply to BWdem4life (Original post)

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 10:44 PM

Nov 13

Of course it's 30 days for former presidents and Trump pitched a fit over that for Carter due to the inauguration, but that was because of his ego.

I suspect if it was Obama, Biden, Pence, or Harris, he'd throw another fit, but I'd much rather not find out.

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So, I guess if Al Gore were to die [View all] BWdem4life Nov 13 OP

is he ill? Shellback Squid Nov 13 #1

Pretty sure he doesn't have a choice (thus Liz's Dad gets the honor). I believe it has been formalized in law... hlthe2b Nov 13 #2

he raised them for carter didn't he? rampartd Nov 14 #10

Federal law requires flags be lowered for both deceased former Presidents and Vice Presidents (it was for Carter too) hlthe2b Nov 14 #11

federal govt and 8 states raised the flags in response to one of trump's first ex orders. rampartd Nov 14 #13

They lowered them after being reminded of Federal law. n/t hlthe2b Nov 14 #14

I'd already forgotten about Cheney dflprincess Nov 13 #3

Who?? madinmaryland Nov 14 #17

The law is 10 days. EdmondDantes_ Nov 13 #4

When he takes his dirt-nap, Fuck that law. lastlib Nov 13 #8

By law, it would happen. Probably states givernirs just do it BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 13 #5

(Half-STAFF)... lastlib Nov 13 #6

That's what I said BWdem4life Nov 13 #7

okey-dokey! lastlib Nov 13 #9

What if it's on a Pole? sl8 Nov 14 #15

She can fly her flag any way she wants to!... lastlib Nov 14 #16

A better question is: If Mike Pence were to die would Trump even acknowledge the death? milestogo Nov 14 #12

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