September 16, 2025
Trump Responds to Question on Flag Tribute
Donald Trump Explains Why U.S. Flags Weren’t Lowered for Murdered Minnesota Democrat Melissa Hortman, Saying He Was “Not Familiar” Former President Donald Trump found himself facing an unexpected question during a press appearance when a reporter asked why he had not ordered U.S. flags to be lowered following the death of Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman. Hortman, a Democrat, was murdered at her home in June, sparking grief across her community and raising questions about why her passing had not been marked with the symbolic gesture of flags at half-staff. At first, Trump appeared confused by the question, responding that












