President Trump Orders National Flags at Half-Mast to Honor Charlie Kirk

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation directing all U.S. flags to be flown at half-mast in memory of Charlie Kirk. The order mandates the display of the national flag at half-staff at the White House, public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and federal facilities across the United States and its territories until sunset on September 14, 2025. The proclamation also extends this directive to U.S. embassies, consular offices, and military installations abroad.
The White House statement emphasized the decision as a “mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk,” citing Trump’s authority under the U.S. Constitution and federal law. The measure was announced alongside the lowering of the flag at the presidential residence on September 10.
The text includes no additional details about Kirk’s background or the circumstances surrounding the tribute.