Louisiana to Fly MAGA Flag for Trump's Inauguration

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry plans to fly a 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) flag at the governor's mansion during President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. The move has sparked objections from the state's Democratic Party, arguing that using government resources for political messaging tied to Trump is inappropriate. Landry issued a proclamation requesting that residents also fly both the MAGA and U.S. flags, citing Trump's election results and his alignment with Louisiana's values on security, economy, and justice. This decision coincides with several Republican-led states raising their flags in honor of Trump's inauguration, despite a nationwide half-mast tribute for former President Jimmy Carter. Critics, including Democratic Party Chairman Randal Gaines, associate MAGA with divisive and violent events, such as the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Landry, a staunch Trump supporter, has overseen Louisiana's shift towards more conservative policies, including reversing criminal justice reforms and mandating Ten Commandments displays in classrooms.