Trump orders flags lowered to honor Charlie Kirk
Violence In America,Culture,Donald Trump,Assassination
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President Trump on Wednesday directed that flags at all government buildings and military stations be lowered to half-staff to honor the conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed in a shooting earlier in the day.
Trump issued the proclamation shortly after announcing Kirk had died in a shooting during an appearance at Utah Valley University. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on Sunday...
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