Southern governor urges state to join him in raising MAGA flag for Trump inauguration

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is calling on residents of his state to join him in celebrating the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Landry even went so far as to make an official statement regarding his decision to fly a Make America Great Again flag from the state governor’s mansion, asking everyone in the state to join him.

“Governor Jeff Landry issued a proclamation requesting Louisianans to join him in flying their United States and Make America Great Again flags on January 20, in honor of the Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump,” the statement reads. “The Governor will proudly fly a Make America Great Again flag at the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion.”

“President Trump resoundingly won the 2024 Presidential Election, sweeping all the swing states, and receiving 312 electoral college votes. He also went on to win the popular vote, receiving an overwhelming 77 million votes, including 1.2 million here in Louisiana. The American people mandated change, and that change begins on January 20. President Trump will be a President for all Americans, and in Louisiana, we celebrate his historic electoral victory and inauguration,” it goes on.

“Gone are the days of open borders. Gone are the days where Americans have to worry about gas and grocery prices while taxpayer dollars are shipped overseas,” the governor said “Today, under President Trump, begins a renaissance in this Nation. One where America and her people will always come first. In Louisiana, we think that is worthy of celebrating!”

Landry joins governors of other red states like Florida, North Dakota, Iowa, Idaho and Nebraska in ordering that U.S. flags be flown at full staff during the inauguration, despite there being an active 30-day mourning period for late President Jimmy Carter. At least 5 of the governors have agreed to lower flags back to half-staff following the ceremony.

Social media users on X weighed in on the decision:

Great move by Governor Landry, flying the MAGA flag high is a wonderful way to show support for our great President Trump.

This is what America is all about, freedom and patriotism, thanks for leading by example Governor.

Looking forward to seeing the flag waving proudly at the…

— Stop Socialist Tyranny (@endlibtyranny) January 17, 2025

Yes! The only proper thing to do. Thanks!! xoxox

— AmIRight?! (@Melissa91325973) January 17, 2025

That’s cool. I am happy to see some starting to talk about this as a celebration!

— Red Lens Nation (@RedLensNation) January 18, 2025

Monday is going to be a banger of a celebration! Can’t wait to MAGA!

— That Immigration Guy (@brentknewcomb) January 17, 2025

This needs to go across the country

— Nonickname Steve (@NonicknameTX) January 17, 2025

Love it! It would be hilarious if Mayor Eric Adam’s flew the MAGA flag from his office window….

— VeloSnob (@ComfortablyRED) January 17, 2025

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