Mike Johnson To Raise Capitol Flags For Trump, Possibly Violating Flag Display Code

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

78% : "On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump," Johnson announced Tuesday.
75% : Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican and supporter of Trump, announced Monday flags at the state capitol and public buildings would be full-staff, saying "While we honor the service of a former President, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming President and the bright future ahead for the United States of America.
58% : "Johnson's move will almost undoubtedly be welcomed by Trump, who has made no secret of his annoyance at the pleasure he said Democrats were deriving from knowing flags would be at half-staff during his inauguration.
50% : Johnson is beginning the 119th Congress with an extremely thin GOP majority -- 219 Republican seats versus 215 Democratic ones -- and has lately been vocally supportive of Trump.

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